Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 18 and 134
The least common multiple (LCM) of 18 and 134 is 1206.
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 18 and 134?
First, calculate the GCD of 18 and 134 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 18 ÷ 134 = 0 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 134 ÷ 18 = 7 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 156 and 57 | 2964 |
| 31 and 74 | 2294 |
| 148 and 84 | 3108 |
| 37 and 35 | 1295 |
| 20 and 37 | 740 |