Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 135 and 97
The least common multiple (LCM) of 135 and 97 is 13095.
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 97?
First, calculate the GCD of 135 and 97 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 135 ÷ 97 = 1 remainder 38 |
| 2 | 97 ÷ 38 = 2 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 38 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 17 ÷ 4 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 102 and 14 | 714 |
| 62 and 184 | 5704 |
| 59 and 118 | 118 |
| 199 and 119 | 23681 |
| 136 and 121 | 16456 |