Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 134 and 76
The least common multiple (LCM) of 134 and 76 is 5092.
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 76?
First, calculate the GCD of 134 and 76 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 134 ÷ 76 = 1 remainder 58 |
| 2 | 76 ÷ 58 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 58 ÷ 18 = 3 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 4 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 195 and 77 | 15015 |
| 16 and 42 | 336 |
| 158 and 194 | 15326 |
| 122 and 167 | 20374 |
| 159 and 132 | 6996 |