Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 121 and 132
The least common multiple (LCM) of 121 and 132 is 1452.
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 121 and 132?
First, calculate the GCD of 121 and 132 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 121 ÷ 132 = 0 remainder 121 |
| 2 | 132 ÷ 121 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 121 ÷ 11 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 156 and 53 | 8268 |
| 95 and 23 | 2185 |
| 29 and 10 | 290 |
| 178 and 86 | 7654 |
| 120 and 13 | 1560 |