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 |
|---|---|
| 162 and 24 | 648 |
| 68 and 48 | 816 |
| 24 and 59 | 1416 |
| 25 and 39 | 975 |
| 169 and 170 | 28730 |