Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 132 and 153
The least common multiple (LCM) of 132 and 153 is 6732.
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 153?
First, calculate the GCD of 132 and 153 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 132 ÷ 153 = 0 remainder 132 |
| 2 | 153 ÷ 132 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 132 ÷ 21 = 6 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 29 and 18 | 522 |
| 170 and 189 | 32130 |
| 16 and 74 | 592 |
| 80 and 171 | 13680 |
| 131 and 191 | 25021 |