Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 134 and 68
The least common multiple (LCM) of 134 and 68 is 4556.
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 68?
First, calculate the GCD of 134 and 68 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 134 ÷ 68 = 1 remainder 66 |
| 2 | 68 ÷ 66 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 66 ÷ 2 = 33 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 157 and 199 | 31243 |
| 43 and 66 | 2838 |
| 20 and 138 | 1380 |
| 93 and 93 | 93 |
| 176 and 163 | 28688 |