Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 135 and 101
The least common multiple (LCM) of 135 and 101 is 13635.
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 135 and 101?
First, calculate the GCD of 135 and 101 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 135 ÷ 101 = 1 remainder 34 |
| 2 | 101 ÷ 34 = 2 remainder 33 |
| 3 | 34 ÷ 33 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 33 ÷ 1 = 33 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 55 and 41 | 2255 |
| 161 and 142 | 22862 |
| 167 and 143 | 23881 |
| 160 and 46 | 3680 |
| 122 and 72 | 4392 |