Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 136 and 54
The least common multiple (LCM) of 136 and 54 is 3672.
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 54?
First, calculate the GCD of 136 and 54 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 136 ÷ 54 = 2 remainder 28 |
| 2 | 54 ÷ 28 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 28 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 2 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 140 and 90 | 1260 |
| 20 and 24 | 120 |
| 94 and 52 | 2444 |
| 30 and 25 | 150 |
| 146 and 187 | 27302 |