Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 135 and 143
The least common multiple (LCM) of 135 and 143 is 19305.
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 143?
First, calculate the GCD of 135 and 143 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 135 ÷ 143 = 0 remainder 135 |
| 2 | 143 ÷ 135 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 135 ÷ 8 = 16 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 89 and 198 | 17622 |
| 42 and 42 | 42 |
| 139 and 140 | 19460 |
| 114 and 181 | 20634 |
| 125 and 22 | 2750 |