Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 135 and 83
The least common multiple (LCM) of 135 and 83 is 11205.
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 83?
First, calculate the GCD of 135 and 83 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 135 ÷ 83 = 1 remainder 52 |
| 2 | 83 ÷ 52 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 3 | 52 ÷ 31 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 4 | 31 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 5 | 21 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 156 and 152 | 5928 |
| 64 and 160 | 320 |
| 186 and 46 | 4278 |
| 32 and 159 | 5088 |
| 180 and 177 | 10620 |