Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 132 and 77
The least common multiple (LCM) of 132 and 77 is 924.
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 77?
First, calculate the GCD of 132 and 77 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 132 ÷ 77 = 1 remainder 55 |
| 2 | 77 ÷ 55 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 55 ÷ 22 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 22 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 125 and 180 | 4500 |
| 105 and 59 | 6195 |
| 90 and 34 | 1530 |
| 159 and 158 | 25122 |
| 125 and 31 | 3875 |