Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 132 and 130
The least common multiple (LCM) of 132 and 130 is 8580.
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 130?
First, calculate the GCD of 132 and 130 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 132 ÷ 130 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 2 | 130 ÷ 2 = 65 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 148 and 157 | 23236 |
| 66 and 52 | 1716 |
| 79 and 127 | 10033 |
| 147 and 42 | 294 |
| 10 and 122 | 610 |