Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 136 and 127
The least common multiple (LCM) of 136 and 127 is 17272.
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 127?
First, calculate the GCD of 136 and 127 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 136 ÷ 127 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 2 | 127 ÷ 9 = 14 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 160 and 114 | 9120 |
| 94 and 138 | 6486 |
| 177 and 57 | 3363 |
| 144 and 79 | 11376 |
| 160 and 17 | 2720 |