Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 135 and 133
The least common multiple (LCM) of 135 and 133 is 17955.
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 133?
First, calculate the GCD of 135 and 133 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 135 ÷ 133 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 2 | 133 ÷ 2 = 66 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 122 and 94 | 5734 |
| 38 and 46 | 874 |
| 119 and 173 | 20587 |
| 95 and 134 | 12730 |
| 119 and 54 | 6426 |