Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 132 and 118
The least common multiple (LCM) of 132 and 118 is 7788.
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 118?
First, calculate the GCD of 132 and 118 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 132 ÷ 118 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 118 ÷ 14 = 8 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 89 and 51 | 4539 |
| 164 and 149 | 24436 |
| 172 and 120 | 5160 |
| 186 and 14 | 1302 |
| 13 and 129 | 1677 |