Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 135 and 115
The least common multiple (LCM) of 135 and 115 is 3105.
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 115?
First, calculate the GCD of 135 and 115 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 135 ÷ 115 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 115 ÷ 20 = 5 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 163 and 44 | 7172 |
| 44 and 171 | 7524 |
| 74 and 159 | 11766 |
| 40 and 175 | 1400 |
| 199 and 86 | 17114 |