Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 135 and 20
The least common multiple (LCM) of 135 and 20 is 540.
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 20?
First, calculate the GCD of 135 and 20 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 135 ÷ 20 = 6 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 20 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 147 and 120 | 5880 |
| 93 and 193 | 17949 |
| 157 and 144 | 22608 |
| 144 and 31 | 4464 |
| 39 and 29 | 1131 |