Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 132 and 129
The least common multiple (LCM) of 132 and 129 is 5676.
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 129?
First, calculate the GCD of 132 and 129 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 132 ÷ 129 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 2 | 129 ÷ 3 = 43 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 117 and 176 | 20592 |
| 71 and 84 | 5964 |
| 152 and 90 | 6840 |
| 10 and 188 | 940 |
| 161 and 189 | 4347 |