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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 127 and 135 the smallest integer that is 17145 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 127 and 135 is 17145.
LCM(127,135) = 17145
Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;
Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 127 and 135. First we will calculate the prime factors of 127 and 135.
Prime Factorization of 127
127 | 127 |
1 |
Prime factors of 127 are 127. Prime factorization of 127 in exponential form is:
127 = 1271
Prime Factorization of 135
3 | 135 |
3 | 45 |
3 | 15 |
5 | 5 |
1 |
Prime factors of 135 are 3,5. Prime factorization of 135 in exponential form is:
135 = 33×51
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 127 and 135.
LCM(127,135) = 33×51×1271
LCM(127,135) = 17145
Factors of 127
List of positive integer factors of 127 that divides 127 without a remainder.
1, 127
Factors of 135
List of positive integer factors of 135 that divides 135 without a remainder.
1, 3, 5, 9, 15, 27, 45, 135
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 127 and 135, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(127,135) = 1
LCM(127,135) = ( 127 × 135) / 1
LCM(127,135) = 17145 / 1
LCM(127,135) = 17145
(i) The LCM of 135 and 127 is associative
LCM of 127 and 135 = LCM of 135 and 127
1. What is the LCM of 127 and 135?
Answer: LCM of 127 and 135 is 17145.
2. What are the Factors of 127?
Answer: Factors of 127 are 1, 127. There are 2 integers that are factors of 127. The greatest factor of 127 is 127.
3. What are the Factors of 135?
Answer: Factors of 135 are 1, 3, 5, 9, 15, 27, 45, 135. There are 8 integers that are factors of 135. The greatest factor of 135 is 135.
4. How to Find the LCM of 127 and 135?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 127 and 135 = 17145
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 127
127 = 127
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 135
135 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 5
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 17145 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 5 x 127
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 127 and 135 is 17145.