Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 60 and 134
The least common multiple (LCM) of 60 and 134 is 4020.
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 60 and 134?
First, calculate the GCD of 60 and 134 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 60 ÷ 134 = 0 remainder 60 |
| 2 | 134 ÷ 60 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 60 ÷ 14 = 4 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 111 and 81 | 2997 |
| 53 and 123 | 6519 |
| 178 and 17 | 3026 |
| 117 and 172 | 20124 |
| 25 and 115 | 575 |