Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 27 and 134
The least common multiple (LCM) of 27 and 134 is 3618.
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 27 and 134?
First, calculate the GCD of 27 and 134 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 27 ÷ 134 = 0 remainder 27 |
| 2 | 134 ÷ 27 = 4 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 27 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 1 = 26 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 104 and 194 | 10088 |
| 63 and 52 | 3276 |
| 152 and 108 | 4104 |
| 196 and 200 | 9800 |
| 159 and 42 | 2226 |