Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 135 and 120
The least common multiple (LCM) of 135 and 120 is 1080.
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 120?
First, calculate the GCD of 135 and 120 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 135 ÷ 120 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 120 ÷ 15 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 34 and 50 | 850 |
| 129 and 56 | 7224 |
| 136 and 14 | 952 |
| 149 and 178 | 26522 |
| 164 and 31 | 5084 |