Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 132 and 161
The least common multiple (LCM) of 132 and 161 is 21252.
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 161?
First, calculate the GCD of 132 and 161 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 132 ÷ 161 = 0 remainder 132 |
| 2 | 161 ÷ 132 = 1 remainder 29 |
| 3 | 132 ÷ 29 = 4 remainder 16 |
| 4 | 29 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 5 | 16 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 13 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 149 and 136 | 20264 |
| 152 and 112 | 2128 |
| 74 and 88 | 3256 |
| 147 and 74 | 10878 |
| 98 and 26 | 1274 |