Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 59 and 134
The least common multiple (LCM) of 59 and 134 is 7906.
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 59 and 134?
First, calculate the GCD of 59 and 134 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 59 ÷ 134 = 0 remainder 59 |
| 2 | 134 ÷ 59 = 2 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 59 ÷ 16 = 3 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 133 and 117 | 15561 |
| 190 and 91 | 17290 |
| 51 and 79 | 4029 |
| 152 and 192 | 3648 |
| 136 and 142 | 9656 |