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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 134 and 138 the smallest integer that is 9246 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 134 and 138 is 9246.
LCM(134,138) = 9246
Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;
Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 134 and 138. First we will calculate the prime factors of 134 and 138.
Prime Factorization of 134
2 | 134 |
67 | 67 |
1 |
Prime factors of 134 are 2,67. Prime factorization of 134 in exponential form is:
134 = 21×671
Prime Factorization of 138
2 | 138 |
3 | 69 |
23 | 23 |
1 |
Prime factors of 138 are 2, 3,23. Prime factorization of 138 in exponential form is:
138 = 21×31×231
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 134 and 138.
LCM(134,138) = 21×31×231×671
LCM(134,138) = 9246
Factors of 134
List of positive integer factors of 134 that divides 134 without a remainder.
1, 2, 67, 134
Factors of 138
List of positive integer factors of 138 that divides 138 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 23, 46, 69, 138
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 134 and 138, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(134,138) = 2
LCM(134,138) = ( 134 × 138) / 2
LCM(134,138) = 18492 / 2
LCM(134,138) = 9246
(i) The LCM of 138 and 134 is associative
LCM of 134 and 138 = LCM of 138 and 134
1. What is the LCM of 134 and 138?
Answer: LCM of 134 and 138 is 9246.
2. What are the Factors of 134?
Answer: Factors of 134 are 1, 2, 67, 134. There are 4 integers that are factors of 134. The greatest factor of 134 is 134.
3. What are the Factors of 138?
Answer: Factors of 138 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 23, 46, 69, 138. There are 8 integers that are factors of 138. The greatest factor of 138 is 138.
4. How to Find the LCM of 134 and 138?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 134 and 138 = 9246
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 134
134 = 2 x 67
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 138
138 = 2 x 3 x 23
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 9246 = 2 x 3 x 23 x 67
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 134 and 138 is 9246.