Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 136 and 73
The least common multiple (LCM) of 136 and 73 is 9928.
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 73?
First, calculate the GCD of 136 and 73 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 136 ÷ 73 = 1 remainder 63 |
| 2 | 73 ÷ 63 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 63 ÷ 10 = 6 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 197 and 14 | 2758 |
| 181 and 171 | 30951 |
| 113 and 31 | 3503 |
| 25 and 136 | 3400 |
| 164 and 86 | 7052 |