Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 140 and 134
The least common multiple (LCM) of 140 and 134 is 9380.
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 140 and 134?
First, calculate the GCD of 140 and 134 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 140 ÷ 134 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 2 | 134 ÷ 6 = 22 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 96 and 85 | 8160 |
| 178 and 98 | 8722 |
| 197 and 141 | 27777 |
| 84 and 140 | 420 |
| 174 and 59 | 10266 |