Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 42 and 134
The least common multiple (LCM) of 42 and 134 is 2814.
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 42 and 134?
First, calculate the GCD of 42 and 134 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 42 ÷ 134 = 0 remainder 42 |
| 2 | 134 ÷ 42 = 3 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 42 ÷ 8 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 16 and 37 | 592 |
| 132 and 87 | 3828 |
| 119 and 56 | 952 |
| 149 and 109 | 16241 |
| 36 and 41 | 1476 |