Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 137 and 102
The least common multiple (LCM) of 137 and 102 is 13974.
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 137 and 102?
First, calculate the GCD of 137 and 102 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 137 ÷ 102 = 1 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 102 ÷ 35 = 2 remainder 32 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 32 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 32 ÷ 3 = 10 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 159 and 180 | 9540 |
| 81 and 59 | 4779 |
| 17 and 115 | 1955 |
| 14 and 158 | 1106 |
| 161 and 177 | 28497 |