Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 132 and 73
The least common multiple (LCM) of 132 and 73 is 9636.
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 73?
First, calculate the GCD of 132 and 73 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 132 ÷ 73 = 1 remainder 59 |
| 2 | 73 ÷ 59 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 59 ÷ 14 = 4 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 97 and 171 | 16587 |
| 67 and 40 | 2680 |
| 128 and 131 | 16768 |
| 129 and 158 | 20382 |
| 61 and 177 | 10797 |