Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 134 and 91
The least common multiple (LCM) of 134 and 91 is 12194.
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 91?
First, calculate the GCD of 134 and 91 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 134 ÷ 91 = 1 remainder 43 |
| 2 | 91 ÷ 43 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 43 ÷ 5 = 8 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 70 and 80 | 560 |
| 110 and 116 | 6380 |
| 168 and 145 | 24360 |
| 138 and 192 | 4416 |
| 191 and 49 | 9359 |