Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 135 and 165
The least common multiple (LCM) of 135 and 165 is 1485.
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 165?
First, calculate the GCD of 135 and 165 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 135 ÷ 165 = 0 remainder 135 |
| 2 | 165 ÷ 135 = 1 remainder 30 |
| 3 | 135 ÷ 30 = 4 remainder 15 |
| 4 | 30 ÷ 15 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 110 and 181 | 19910 |
| 172 and 176 | 7568 |
| 166 and 195 | 32370 |
| 82 and 76 | 3116 |
| 43 and 98 | 4214 |