Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 23 and 134
The least common multiple (LCM) of 23 and 134 is 3082.
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 23 and 134?
First, calculate the GCD of 23 and 134 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 23 ÷ 134 = 0 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 134 ÷ 23 = 5 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 4 = 4 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 88 and 115 | 10120 |
| 99 and 68 | 6732 |
| 188 and 43 | 8084 |
| 161 and 81 | 13041 |
| 112 and 186 | 10416 |