Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 132 and 175
The least common multiple (LCM) of 132 and 175 is 23100.
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 175?
First, calculate the GCD of 132 and 175 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 132 ÷ 175 = 0 remainder 132 |
| 2 | 175 ÷ 132 = 1 remainder 43 |
| 3 | 132 ÷ 43 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 43 ÷ 3 = 14 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 138 and 61 | 8418 |
| 77 and 163 | 12551 |
| 145 and 75 | 2175 |
| 102 and 143 | 14586 |
| 172 and 161 | 27692 |