Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 135 and 58
The least common multiple (LCM) of 135 and 58 is 7830.
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 58?
First, calculate the GCD of 135 and 58 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 135 ÷ 58 = 2 remainder 19 |
| 2 | 58 ÷ 19 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 19 ÷ 1 = 19 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 41 and 171 | 7011 |
| 146 and 105 | 15330 |
| 139 and 63 | 8757 |
| 200 and 48 | 1200 |
| 57 and 23 | 1311 |