Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 134 and 74
The least common multiple (LCM) of 134 and 74 is 4958.
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 74?
First, calculate the GCD of 134 and 74 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 134 ÷ 74 = 1 remainder 60 |
| 2 | 74 ÷ 60 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 60 ÷ 14 = 4 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 64 and 72 | 576 |
| 147 and 72 | 3528 |
| 187 and 44 | 748 |
| 16 and 182 | 1456 |
| 199 and 124 | 24676 |