Least Common Multiple of 135 and 142

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 135 and 142 the smallest integer that is 19170 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 135 and 142 is 19170.

LCM(135,142) = 19170

LCM of 135 and 142

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 135 and 142

LCM of 135 and 142 is 19170

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 135 and 142. First we will calculate the prime factors of 135 and 142.

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 142


2 142
71 71
1

Prime factors of 142 are 2,71. Prime factorization of 142 in exponential form is:

142 = 21×711

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 135 and 142.

LCM(135,142) = 21×33×51×711
LCM(135,142) = 19170

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 142

List of positive integer factors of 142 that divides 142 without a remainder.

1, 2, 71, 142

Least Common Multiple of 135 and 142 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 135 and 142, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(135,142) = 1
LCM(135,142) = ( 135 × 142) / 1
LCM(135,142) = 19170 / 1
LCM(135,142) = 19170

Properties of LCM 135 and 142

(i) The LCM of 142 and 135 is associative

LCM of 135 and 142 = LCM of 142 and 135

Related Least Common Multiples of 135

Related Least Common Multiples of 142

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 135 and 142

1. What is the LCM of 135 and 142?

Answer: LCM of 135 and 142 is 19170.

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 142?

Answer: Factors of 142 are 1, 2, 71, 142. There are 4 integers that are factors of 142. The greatest factor of 142 is 142.

4. How to Find the LCM of 135 and 142?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 135 and 142 = 19170

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 135

135 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 5

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 142

142 = 2 x 71

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 19170 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 5 x 71

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 135 and 142 is 19170.