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Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 132 and 38

The least common multiple (LCM) of 132 and 38 is 2508.

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 38?

First, calculate the GCD of 132 and 38 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.

Step-by-Step GCD Calculation

StepCalculation
1 132 ÷ 38 = 3 remainder 18
2 38 ÷ 18 = 2 remainder 2
3 18 ÷ 2 = 9 remainder 0

Examples of LCM Calculations

NumbersLCM
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147 and 111617
198 and 15815642
195 and 6713065
25 and 862150

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