Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 132 and 101
The least common multiple (LCM) of 132 and 101 is 13332.
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 132 and 101?
First, calculate the GCD of 132 and 101 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 132 ÷ 101 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 2 | 101 ÷ 31 = 3 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 31 ÷ 8 = 3 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 133 and 109 | 14497 |
| 126 and 71 | 8946 |
| 181 and 52 | 9412 |
| 18 and 191 | 3438 |
| 87 and 140 | 12180 |