Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 90 and 135
The least common multiple (LCM) of 90 and 135 is 270.
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 90 and 135?
First, calculate the GCD of 90 and 135 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 90 ÷ 135 = 0 remainder 90 |
| 2 | 135 ÷ 90 = 1 remainder 45 |
| 3 | 90 ÷ 45 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 86 and 55 | 4730 |
| 131 and 135 | 17685 |
| 80 and 128 | 640 |
| 130 and 90 | 1170 |
| 198 and 41 | 8118 |