Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 136 and 76
The least common multiple (LCM) of 136 and 76 is 2584.
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 76?
First, calculate the GCD of 136 and 76 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 136 ÷ 76 = 1 remainder 60 |
| 2 | 76 ÷ 60 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 60 ÷ 16 = 3 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 141 and 87 | 4089 |
| 145 and 114 | 16530 |
| 15 and 148 | 2220 |
| 127 and 27 | 3429 |
| 172 and 39 | 6708 |