Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 141 and 134
The least common multiple (LCM) of 141 and 134 is 18894.
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 141 and 134?
First, calculate the GCD of 141 and 134 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 141 ÷ 134 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 2 | 134 ÷ 7 = 19 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 136 and 116 | 3944 |
| 40 and 44 | 440 |
| 51 and 59 | 3009 |
| 138 and 162 | 3726 |
| 159 and 73 | 11607 |