Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 17 and 134
The least common multiple (LCM) of 17 and 134 is 2278.
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 17 and 134?
First, calculate the GCD of 17 and 134 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 17 ÷ 134 = 0 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 134 ÷ 17 = 7 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 49 and 127 | 6223 |
| 155 and 85 | 2635 |
| 125 and 98 | 12250 |
| 152 and 152 | 152 |
| 162 and 82 | 6642 |