Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 34 and 137
The least common multiple (LCM) of 34 and 137 is 4658.
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 137?
First, calculate the GCD of 34 and 137 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 34 ÷ 137 = 0 remainder 34 |
| 2 | 137 ÷ 34 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 34 ÷ 1 = 34 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 61 and 25 | 1525 |
| 72 and 69 | 1656 |
| 185 and 155 | 5735 |
| 159 and 61 | 9699 |
| 156 and 21 | 1092 |