
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 164 and 134
The least common multiple (LCM) of 164 and 134 is 10988.
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 164 and 134?
First, calculate the GCD of 164 and 134 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
Step | Calculation |
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1 | 164 ÷ 134 = 1 remainder 30 |
2 | 134 ÷ 30 = 4 remainder 14 |
3 | 30 ÷ 14 = 2 remainder 2 |
4 | 14 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
Numbers | LCM |
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194 and 163 | 31622 |
66 and 103 | 6798 |
107 and 41 | 4387 |
135 and 15 | 135 |
136 and 86 | 5848 |