Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 132 and 28
The least common multiple (LCM) of 132 and 28 is 924.
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 28?
First, calculate the GCD of 132 and 28 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 132 ÷ 28 = 4 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 28 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 137 and 31 | 4247 |
| 160 and 112 | 1120 |
| 15 and 48 | 240 |
| 118 and 24 | 1416 |
| 184 and 115 | 920 |