Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 136 and 138
The least common multiple (LCM) of 136 and 138 is 9384.
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 138?
First, calculate the GCD of 136 and 138 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 136 ÷ 138 = 0 remainder 136 |
| 2 | 138 ÷ 136 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 136 ÷ 2 = 68 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 158 and 146 | 11534 |
| 56 and 184 | 1288 |
| 156 and 71 | 11076 |
| 180 and 145 | 5220 |
| 121 and 74 | 8954 |