Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 134 and 87
The least common multiple (LCM) of 134 and 87 is 11658.
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 87?
First, calculate the GCD of 134 and 87 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 134 ÷ 87 = 1 remainder 47 |
| 2 | 87 ÷ 47 = 1 remainder 40 |
| 3 | 47 ÷ 40 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 40 ÷ 7 = 5 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 64 and 78 | 2496 |
| 157 and 73 | 11461 |
| 134 and 43 | 5762 |
| 172 and 168 | 7224 |
| 122 and 193 | 23546 |