Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 66 and 135
The least common multiple (LCM) of 66 and 135 is 2970.
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 66 and 135?
First, calculate the GCD of 66 and 135 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 66 ÷ 135 = 0 remainder 66 |
| 2 | 135 ÷ 66 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 66 ÷ 3 = 22 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 140 and 77 | 1540 |
| 43 and 194 | 8342 |
| 198 and 121 | 2178 |
| 183 and 98 | 17934 |
| 178 and 77 | 13706 |