Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 136 and 78
The least common multiple (LCM) of 136 and 78 is 5304.
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 78?
First, calculate the GCD of 136 and 78 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 136 ÷ 78 = 1 remainder 58 |
| 2 | 78 ÷ 58 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 58 ÷ 20 = 2 remainder 18 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 18 ÷ 2 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 64 and 151 | 9664 |
| 109 and 133 | 14497 |
| 126 and 12 | 252 |
| 184 and 71 | 13064 |
| 49 and 48 | 2352 |