Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 132 and 195
The least common multiple (LCM) of 132 and 195 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 195?
First, calculate the GCD of 132 and 195 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 132 ÷ 195 = 0 remainder 132 |
| 2 | 195 ÷ 132 = 1 remainder 63 |
| 3 | 132 ÷ 63 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 63 ÷ 6 = 10 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 56 and 75 | 4200 |
| 74 and 192 | 7104 |
| 154 and 113 | 17402 |
| 121 and 18 | 2178 |
| 161 and 106 | 17066 |