Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 146 and 135
The least common multiple (LCM) of 146 and 135 is 19710.
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 146 and 135?
First, calculate the GCD of 146 and 135 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 146 ÷ 135 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 135 ÷ 11 = 12 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 129 and 94 | 12126 |
| 169 and 120 | 20280 |
| 60 and 62 | 1860 |
| 126 and 71 | 8946 |
| 173 and 80 | 13840 |