Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 34 and 121
The least common multiple (LCM) of 34 and 121 is 4114.
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 121?
First, calculate the GCD of 34 and 121 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 34 ÷ 121 = 0 remainder 34 |
| 2 | 121 ÷ 34 = 3 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 34 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 15 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 148 and 133 | 19684 |
| 92 and 37 | 3404 |
| 129 and 23 | 2967 |
| 190 and 119 | 22610 |
| 193 and 77 | 14861 |