Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 135 and 113
The least common multiple (LCM) of 135 and 113 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 135 and 113?
First, calculate the GCD of 135 and 113 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 135 ÷ 113 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 2 | 113 ÷ 22 = 5 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 22 ÷ 3 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 149 and 137 | 20413 |
| 196 and 173 | 33908 |
| 170 and 116 | 9860 |
| 53 and 169 | 8957 |
| 69 and 60 | 1380 |