Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 47 and 134
The least common multiple (LCM) of 47 and 134 is 6298.
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 47 and 134?
First, calculate the GCD of 47 and 134 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 47 ÷ 134 = 0 remainder 47 |
| 2 | 134 ÷ 47 = 2 remainder 40 |
| 3 | 47 ÷ 40 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 40 ÷ 7 = 5 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 117 and 27 | 351 |
| 72 and 12 | 72 |
| 160 and 90 | 1440 |
| 136 and 110 | 7480 |
| 188 and 191 | 35908 |