Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 135 and 112
The least common multiple (LCM) of 135 and 112 is 15120.
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 112?
First, calculate the GCD of 135 and 112 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 135 ÷ 112 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 112 ÷ 23 = 4 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 3 = 6 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 72 and 186 | 2232 |
| 101 and 97 | 9797 |
| 53 and 71 | 3763 |
| 94 and 153 | 14382 |
| 42 and 74 | 1554 |