Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 135 and 67
The least common multiple (LCM) of 135 and 67 is 9045.
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 67?
First, calculate the GCD of 135 and 67 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 135 ÷ 67 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 2 | 67 ÷ 1 = 67 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 169 and 104 | 1352 |
| 101 and 179 | 18079 |
| 79 and 21 | 1659 |
| 158 and 175 | 27650 |
| 145 and 71 | 10295 |