Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 135 and 182
The least common multiple (LCM) of 135 and 182 is 24570.
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 182?
First, calculate the GCD of 135 and 182 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 135 ÷ 182 = 0 remainder 135 |
| 2 | 182 ÷ 135 = 1 remainder 47 |
| 3 | 135 ÷ 47 = 2 remainder 41 |
| 4 | 47 ÷ 41 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 41 ÷ 6 = 6 remainder 5 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 164 and 32 | 1312 |
| 148 and 14 | 1036 |
| 137 and 127 | 17399 |
| 64 and 48 | 192 |
| 192 and 170 | 16320 |