Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 136 and 131
The least common multiple (LCM) of 136 and 131 is 17816.
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 131?
First, calculate the GCD of 136 and 131 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 136 ÷ 131 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 2 | 131 ÷ 5 = 26 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 74 and 33 | 2442 |
| 149 and 139 | 20711 |
| 18 and 93 | 558 |
| 58 and 177 | 10266 |
| 196 and 175 | 4900 |