Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 71 and 135
The least common multiple (LCM) of 71 and 135 is 9585.
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 71 and 135?
First, calculate the GCD of 71 and 135 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 71 ÷ 135 = 0 remainder 71 |
| 2 | 135 ÷ 71 = 1 remainder 64 |
| 3 | 71 ÷ 64 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 64 ÷ 7 = 9 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 130 and 129 | 16770 |
| 184 and 107 | 19688 |
| 50 and 43 | 2150 |
| 146 and 185 | 27010 |
| 141 and 141 | 141 |