Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 135 and 69
The least common multiple (LCM) of 135 and 69 is 3105.
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 69?
First, calculate the GCD of 135 and 69 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 135 ÷ 69 = 1 remainder 66 |
| 2 | 69 ÷ 66 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 66 ÷ 3 = 22 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 161 and 123 | 19803 |
| 82 and 173 | 14186 |
| 109 and 187 | 20383 |
| 152 and 92 | 3496 |
| 11 and 196 | 2156 |