
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 34 and 109
The least common multiple (LCM) of 34 and 109 is 3706.
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 34 and 109?
First, calculate the GCD of 34 and 109 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
Step | Calculation |
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1 | 34 ÷ 109 = 0 remainder 34 |
2 | 109 ÷ 34 = 3 remainder 7 |
3 | 34 ÷ 7 = 4 remainder 6 |
4 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
5 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
Numbers | LCM |
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10 and 167 | 1670 |
168 and 97 | 16296 |
144 and 124 | 4464 |
123 and 150 | 6150 |
11 and 44 | 44 |