Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 132 and 49
The least common multiple (LCM) of 132 and 49 is 6468.
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 49?
First, calculate the GCD of 132 and 49 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 132 ÷ 49 = 2 remainder 34 |
| 2 | 49 ÷ 34 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 34 ÷ 15 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 90 and 132 | 1980 |
| 73 and 123 | 8979 |
| 97 and 148 | 14356 |
| 17 and 57 | 969 |
| 70 and 86 | 3010 |