Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 136 and 154
The least common multiple (LCM) of 136 and 154 is 10472.
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 154?
First, calculate the GCD of 136 and 154 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 136 ÷ 154 = 0 remainder 136 |
| 2 | 154 ÷ 136 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 136 ÷ 18 = 7 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 165 and 101 | 16665 |
| 26 and 28 | 364 |
| 159 and 140 | 22260 |
| 186 and 196 | 18228 |
| 138 and 88 | 6072 |