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 |
|---|---|
| 166 and 88 | 7304 |
| 101 and 106 | 10706 |
| 184 and 85 | 15640 |
| 133 and 94 | 12502 |
| 60 and 78 | 780 |