Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 134 and 77
The least common multiple (LCM) of 134 and 77 is 10318.
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 77?
First, calculate the GCD of 134 and 77 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 134 ÷ 77 = 1 remainder 57 |
| 2 | 77 ÷ 57 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 57 ÷ 20 = 2 remainder 17 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 17 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 30 and 67 | 2010 |
| 86 and 156 | 6708 |
| 60 and 58 | 1740 |
| 181 and 153 | 27693 |
| 114 and 179 | 20406 |