Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 132 and 54
The least common multiple (LCM) of 132 and 54 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 54?
First, calculate the GCD of 132 and 54 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 132 ÷ 54 = 2 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 54 ÷ 24 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 6 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 194 and 147 | 28518 |
| 70 and 88 | 3080 |
| 39 and 97 | 3783 |
| 157 and 21 | 3297 |
| 150 and 20 | 300 |