Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 135 and 125
The least common multiple (LCM) of 135 and 125 is 3375.
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 125?
First, calculate the GCD of 135 and 125 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 135 ÷ 125 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 125 ÷ 10 = 12 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 21 and 89 | 1869 |
| 80 and 104 | 1040 |
| 106 and 76 | 4028 |
| 136 and 179 | 24344 |
| 141 and 151 | 21291 |