Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 162 and 134
The least common multiple (LCM) of 162 and 134 is 10854.
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 162 and 134?
First, calculate the GCD of 162 and 134 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 162 ÷ 134 = 1 remainder 28 |
| 2 | 134 ÷ 28 = 4 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 28 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 22 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 136 and 91 | 12376 |
| 145 and 18 | 2610 |
| 38 and 45 | 1710 |
| 86 and 129 | 258 |
| 171 and 129 | 7353 |