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 |
|---|---|
| 137 and 132 | 18084 |
| 87 and 98 | 8526 |
| 184 and 139 | 25576 |
| 67 and 18 | 1206 |
| 106 and 159 | 318 |