Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 132 and 75
The least common multiple (LCM) of 132 and 75 is 3300.
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 75?
First, calculate the GCD of 132 and 75 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 132 ÷ 75 = 1 remainder 57 |
| 2 | 75 ÷ 57 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 57 ÷ 18 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 3 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 194 and 120 | 11640 |
| 118 and 175 | 20650 |
| 30 and 11 | 330 |
| 60 and 42 | 420 |
| 34 and 174 | 2958 |