Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 114 and 132
The least common multiple (LCM) of 114 and 132 is 2508.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 114 and 132?
First, calculate the GCD of 114 and 132 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 114 ÷ 132 = 0 remainder 114 |
| 2 | 132 ÷ 114 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 114 ÷ 18 = 6 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 32 and 113 | 3616 |
| 58 and 62 | 1798 |
| 82 and 173 | 14186 |
| 121 and 48 | 5808 |
| 142 and 24 | 1704 |