Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 136 and 116
The least common multiple (LCM) of 136 and 116 is 3944.
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 116?
First, calculate the GCD of 136 and 116 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 136 ÷ 116 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 116 ÷ 20 = 5 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 4 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 48 and 139 | 6672 |
| 81 and 162 | 162 |
| 162 and 52 | 4212 |
| 41 and 47 | 1927 |
| 81 and 36 | 324 |