Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 136 and 145
The least common multiple (LCM) of 136 and 145 is 19720.
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 145?
First, calculate the GCD of 136 and 145 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 136 ÷ 145 = 0 remainder 136 |
| 2 | 145 ÷ 136 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 136 ÷ 9 = 15 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 171 and 196 | 33516 |
| 154 and 118 | 9086 |
| 165 and 90 | 990 |
| 49 and 157 | 7693 |
| 174 and 179 | 31146 |