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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 135 and 143 the smallest integer that is 19305 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 135 and 143 is 19305.
LCM(135,143) = 19305
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 143. First we will calculate the prime factors of 135 and 143.
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 143
11 | 143 |
13 | 13 |
1 |
Prime factors of 143 are 11,13. Prime factorization of 143 in exponential form is:
143 = 111×131
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 135 and 143.
LCM(135,143) = 33×51×111×131
LCM(135,143) = 19305
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 143
List of positive integer factors of 143 that divides 143 without a remainder.
1, 11, 13, 143
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 135 and 143, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(135,143) = 1
LCM(135,143) = ( 135 × 143) / 1
LCM(135,143) = 19305 / 1
LCM(135,143) = 19305
(i) The LCM of 143 and 135 is associative
LCM of 135 and 143 = LCM of 143 and 135
1. What is the LCM of 135 and 143?
Answer: LCM of 135 and 143 is 19305.
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 143?
Answer: Factors of 143 are 1, 11, 13, 143. There are 4 integers that are factors of 143. The greatest factor of 143 is 143.
4. How to Find the LCM of 135 and 143?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 135 and 143 = 19305
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 135
135 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 5
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 143
143 = 11 x 13
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 19305 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 5 x 11 x 13
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 135 and 143 is 19305.