Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 137 and 127
The least common multiple (LCM) of 137 and 127 is 17399.
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 127?
First, calculate the GCD of 137 and 127 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 137 ÷ 127 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 127 ÷ 10 = 12 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 106 and 28 | 1484 |
| 41 and 171 | 7011 |
| 73 and 22 | 1606 |
| 106 and 134 | 7102 |
| 130 and 130 | 130 |