Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 136 and 106
The least common multiple (LCM) of 136 and 106 is 7208.
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 136 and 106?
First, calculate the GCD of 136 and 106 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 136 ÷ 106 = 1 remainder 30 |
| 2 | 106 ÷ 30 = 3 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 30 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 159 and 44 | 6996 |
| 165 and 73 | 12045 |
| 49 and 70 | 490 |
| 11 and 173 | 1903 |
| 124 and 187 | 23188 |