Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 191 and 134
The least common multiple (LCM) of 191 and 134 is 25594.
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 191 and 134?
First, calculate the GCD of 191 and 134 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 191 ÷ 134 = 1 remainder 57 |
| 2 | 134 ÷ 57 = 2 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 57 ÷ 20 = 2 remainder 17 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 17 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 150 and 111 | 5550 |
| 103 and 160 | 16480 |
| 178 and 89 | 178 |
| 137 and 178 | 24386 |
| 62 and 194 | 6014 |