Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 36 and 135
The least common multiple (LCM) of 36 and 135 is 540.
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 36 and 135?
First, calculate the GCD of 36 and 135 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 36 ÷ 135 = 0 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 135 ÷ 36 = 3 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 27 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 27 ÷ 9 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 125 and 175 | 875 |
| 43 and 16 | 688 |
| 89 and 148 | 13172 |
| 152 and 17 | 2584 |
| 36 and 172 | 1548 |