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 |
|---|---|
| 147 and 10 | 1470 |
| 29 and 135 | 3915 |
| 116 and 55 | 6380 |
| 55 and 153 | 8415 |
| 104 and 168 | 2184 |