Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 32 and 134
The least common multiple (LCM) of 32 and 134 is 2144.
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 32 and 134?
First, calculate the GCD of 32 and 134 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 32 ÷ 134 = 0 remainder 32 |
| 2 | 134 ÷ 32 = 4 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 32 ÷ 6 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 157 and 114 | 17898 |
| 181 and 150 | 27150 |
| 166 and 96 | 7968 |
| 95 and 89 | 8455 |
| 199 and 102 | 20298 |