Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 136 and 114
The least common multiple (LCM) of 136 and 114 is 7752.
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 114?
First, calculate the GCD of 136 and 114 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 136 ÷ 114 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 2 | 114 ÷ 22 = 5 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 22 ÷ 4 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 34 and 156 | 2652 |
| 191 and 136 | 25976 |
| 157 and 187 | 29359 |
| 195 and 26 | 390 |
| 104 and 72 | 936 |