Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 135 and 35
The least common multiple (LCM) of 135 and 35 is 945.
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 35?
First, calculate the GCD of 135 and 35 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 135 ÷ 35 = 3 remainder 30 |
| 2 | 35 ÷ 30 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 30 ÷ 5 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 55 and 31 | 1705 |
| 79 and 115 | 9085 |
| 26 and 177 | 4602 |
| 185 and 170 | 6290 |
| 85 and 36 | 3060 |