Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 113 and 135
The least common multiple (LCM) of 113 and 135 is 15255.
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 113 and 135?
First, calculate the GCD of 113 and 135 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 113 ÷ 135 = 0 remainder 113 |
| 2 | 135 ÷ 113 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 113 ÷ 22 = 5 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 22 ÷ 3 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 48 and 59 | 2832 |
| 66 and 78 | 858 |
| 71 and 143 | 10153 |
| 159 and 88 | 13992 |
| 54 and 68 | 1836 |