Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 135 and 137
The least common multiple (LCM) of 135 and 137 is 18495.
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 137?
First, calculate the GCD of 135 and 137 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 135 ÷ 137 = 0 remainder 135 |
| 2 | 137 ÷ 135 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 135 ÷ 2 = 67 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 125 and 156 | 19500 |
| 188 and 66 | 6204 |
| 113 and 20 | 2260 |
| 140 and 190 | 2660 |
| 40 and 38 | 760 |