Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 55 and 134
The least common multiple (LCM) of 55 and 134 is 7370.
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 55 and 134?
First, calculate the GCD of 55 and 134 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 55 ÷ 134 = 0 remainder 55 |
| 2 | 134 ÷ 55 = 2 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 55 ÷ 24 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 7 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 129 and 155 | 19995 |
| 136 and 58 | 3944 |
| 87 and 58 | 174 |
| 84 and 165 | 4620 |
| 140 and 126 | 1260 |