Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 135 and 145
The least common multiple (LCM) of 135 and 145 is 3915.
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 145?
First, calculate the GCD of 135 and 145 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 135 ÷ 145 = 0 remainder 135 |
| 2 | 145 ÷ 135 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 135 ÷ 10 = 13 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 125 and 18 | 2250 |
| 117 and 154 | 18018 |
| 34 and 43 | 1462 |
| 108 and 75 | 2700 |
| 20 and 54 | 540 |