Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 162 and 135
The least common multiple (LCM) of 162 and 135 is 810.
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 162 and 135?
First, calculate the GCD of 162 and 135 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 162 ÷ 135 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 2 | 135 ÷ 27 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 173 and 159 | 27507 |
| 23 and 186 | 4278 |
| 121 and 196 | 23716 |
| 50 and 181 | 9050 |
| 170 and 77 | 13090 |