Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 138 and 134
The least common multiple (LCM) of 138 and 134 is 9246.
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 138 and 134?
First, calculate the GCD of 138 and 134 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 138 ÷ 134 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 134 ÷ 4 = 33 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 98 and 15 | 1470 |
| 197 and 49 | 9653 |
| 167 and 120 | 20040 |
| 96 and 70 | 3360 |
| 74 and 65 | 4810 |