Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 137 and 140
The least common multiple (LCM) of 137 and 140 is 19180.
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 140?
First, calculate the GCD of 137 and 140 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 137 ÷ 140 = 0 remainder 137 |
| 2 | 140 ÷ 137 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 137 ÷ 3 = 45 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 34 and 66 | 1122 |
| 87 and 167 | 14529 |
| 192 and 126 | 4032 |
| 13 and 92 | 1196 |
| 144 and 168 | 1008 |