Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 195 and 134
The least common multiple (LCM) of 195 and 134 is 26130.
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 195 and 134?
First, calculate the GCD of 195 and 134 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 195 ÷ 134 = 1 remainder 61 |
| 2 | 134 ÷ 61 = 2 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 61 ÷ 12 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 1 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 107 and 23 | 2461 |
| 172 and 12 | 516 |
| 149 and 158 | 23542 |
| 27 and 183 | 1647 |
| 51 and 137 | 6987 |