Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 135 and 37
The least common multiple (LCM) of 135 and 37 is 4995.
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 37?
First, calculate the GCD of 135 and 37 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 135 ÷ 37 = 3 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 37 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 160 and 138 | 11040 |
| 31 and 107 | 3317 |
| 40 and 74 | 1480 |
| 128 and 191 | 24448 |
| 40 and 21 | 840 |