Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 132 and 79
The least common multiple (LCM) of 132 and 79 is 10428.
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 79?
First, calculate the GCD of 132 and 79 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 132 ÷ 79 = 1 remainder 53 |
| 2 | 79 ÷ 53 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 53 ÷ 26 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 1 = 26 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 153 and 109 | 16677 |
| 31 and 120 | 3720 |
| 138 and 74 | 5106 |
| 64 and 54 | 1728 |
| 22 and 145 | 3190 |