Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 102 and 135
The least common multiple (LCM) of 102 and 135 is 4590.
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 102 and 135?
First, calculate the GCD of 102 and 135 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 102 ÷ 135 = 0 remainder 102 |
| 2 | 135 ÷ 102 = 1 remainder 33 |
| 3 | 102 ÷ 33 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 33 ÷ 3 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 162 and 113 | 18306 |
| 11 and 23 | 253 |
| 166 and 157 | 26062 |
| 107 and 162 | 17334 |
| 140 and 23 | 3220 |