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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 135 and 138 the smallest integer that is 6210 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 135 and 138 is 6210.
LCM(135,138) = 6210
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 135 and 138. First we will calculate the prime factors of 135 and 138.
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
Prime Factorization of 138
2 | 138 |
3 | 69 |
23 | 23 |
1 |
Prime factors of 138 are 2, 3,23. Prime factorization of 138 in exponential form is:
138 = 21×31×231
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 135 and 138.
LCM(135,138) = 21×33×51×231
LCM(135,138) = 6210
Factors of 135
List of positive integer factors of 135 that divides 135 without a remainder.
1, 3, 5, 9, 15, 27, 45, 135
Factors of 138
List of positive integer factors of 138 that divides 138 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 23, 46, 69, 138
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 135 and 138, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(135,138) = 3
LCM(135,138) = ( 135 × 138) / 3
LCM(135,138) = 18630 / 3
LCM(135,138) = 6210
(i) The LCM of 138 and 135 is associative
LCM of 135 and 138 = LCM of 138 and 135
1. What is the LCM of 135 and 138?
Answer: LCM of 135 and 138 is 6210.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 138?
Answer: Factors of 138 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 23, 46, 69, 138. There are 8 integers that are factors of 138. The greatest factor of 138 is 138.
4. How to Find the LCM of 135 and 138?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 135 and 138 = 6210
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 135
135 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 5
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 138
138 = 2 x 3 x 23
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 6210 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 5 x 23
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 135 and 138 is 6210.