Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 132 and 27
The least common multiple (LCM) of 132 and 27 is 1188.
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 27?
First, calculate the GCD of 132 and 27 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 132 ÷ 27 = 4 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 27 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 3 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 162 and 81 | 162 |
| 85 and 16 | 1360 |
| 31 and 179 | 5549 |
| 99 and 86 | 8514 |
| 84 and 165 | 4620 |