Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 134 and 65
The least common multiple (LCM) of 134 and 65 is 8710.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 134 and 65?
First, calculate the GCD of 134 and 65 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 134 ÷ 65 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 65 ÷ 4 = 16 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 127 and 190 | 24130 |
| 184 and 74 | 6808 |
| 30 and 119 | 3570 |
| 21 and 190 | 3990 |
| 55 and 133 | 7315 |