Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 62 and 134
The least common multiple (LCM) of 62 and 134 is 4154.
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 62 and 134?
First, calculate the GCD of 62 and 134 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 62 ÷ 134 = 0 remainder 62 |
| 2 | 134 ÷ 62 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 62 ÷ 10 = 6 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 178 and 155 | 27590 |
| 178 and 133 | 23674 |
| 147 and 84 | 588 |
| 88 and 156 | 3432 |
| 124 and 43 | 5332 |