Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 136 and 71
The least common multiple (LCM) of 136 and 71 is 9656.
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 71?
First, calculate the GCD of 136 and 71 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 136 ÷ 71 = 1 remainder 65 |
| 2 | 71 ÷ 65 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 65 ÷ 6 = 10 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 195 and 109 | 21255 |
| 116 and 158 | 9164 |
| 190 and 16 | 1520 |
| 41 and 149 | 6109 |
| 135 and 107 | 14445 |