Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 135 and 79
The least common multiple (LCM) of 135 and 79 is 10665.
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 79?
First, calculate the GCD of 135 and 79 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 135 ÷ 79 = 1 remainder 56 |
| 2 | 79 ÷ 56 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 3 | 56 ÷ 23 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 23 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 25 and 194 | 4850 |
| 178 and 200 | 17800 |
| 19 and 158 | 3002 |
| 175 and 79 | 13825 |
| 54 and 106 | 2862 |