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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 129 and 135 the smallest integer that is 5805 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 129 and 135 is 5805.
LCM(129,135) = 5805
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 129 and 135. First we will calculate the prime factors of 129 and 135.
Prime Factorization of 129
3 | 129 |
43 | 43 |
1 |
Prime factors of 129 are 3,43. Prime factorization of 129 in exponential form is:
129 = 31×431
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 129 and 135.
LCM(129,135) = 33×51×431
LCM(129,135) = 5805
Factors of 129
List of positive integer factors of 129 that divides 129 without a remainder.
1, 3, 43, 129
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 129 and 135, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(129,135) = 3
LCM(129,135) = ( 129 × 135) / 3
LCM(129,135) = 17415 / 3
LCM(129,135) = 5805
(i) The LCM of 135 and 129 is associative
LCM of 129 and 135 = LCM of 135 and 129
1. What is the LCM of 129 and 135?
Answer: LCM of 129 and 135 is 5805.
2. What are the Factors of 129?
Answer: Factors of 129 are 1, 3, 43, 129. There are 4 integers that are factors of 129. The greatest factor of 129 is 129.
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 129 and 135?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 129 and 135 = 5805
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 129
129 = 3 x 43
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 = 5805 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 5 x 43
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 129 and 135 is 5805.