Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 139 and 134
The least common multiple (LCM) of 139 and 134 is 18626.
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 139 and 134?
First, calculate the GCD of 139 and 134 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 139 ÷ 134 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 2 | 134 ÷ 5 = 26 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 163 and 61 | 9943 |
| 41 and 39 | 1599 |
| 150 and 171 | 8550 |
| 64 and 178 | 5696 |
| 177 and 36 | 2124 |