Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 51 and 134
The least common multiple (LCM) of 51 and 134 is 6834.
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 51 and 134?
First, calculate the GCD of 51 and 134 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 51 ÷ 134 = 0 remainder 51 |
| 2 | 134 ÷ 51 = 2 remainder 32 |
| 3 | 51 ÷ 32 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 4 | 32 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 5 | 19 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 6 | 13 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 197 and 99 | 19503 |
| 65 and 77 | 5005 |
| 127 and 115 | 14605 |
| 50 and 56 | 1400 |
| 49 and 72 | 3528 |