Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 91 and 136
The least common multiple (LCM) of 91 and 136 is 12376.
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 91 and 136?
First, calculate the GCD of 91 and 136 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 91 ÷ 136 = 0 remainder 91 |
| 2 | 136 ÷ 91 = 1 remainder 45 |
| 3 | 91 ÷ 45 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 45 ÷ 1 = 45 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 114 and 159 | 6042 |
| 117 and 114 | 4446 |
| 64 and 171 | 10944 |
| 180 and 11 | 1980 |
| 158 and 69 | 10902 |