Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 136 and 75
The least common multiple (LCM) of 136 and 75 is 10200.
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 75?
First, calculate the GCD of 136 and 75 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 136 ÷ 75 = 1 remainder 61 |
| 2 | 75 ÷ 61 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 61 ÷ 14 = 4 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 182 and 36 | 3276 |
| 78 and 38 | 1482 |
| 156 and 171 | 8892 |
| 45 and 181 | 8145 |
| 162 and 147 | 7938 |