Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 132 and 81
The least common multiple (LCM) of 132 and 81 is 3564.
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 81?
First, calculate the GCD of 132 and 81 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 132 ÷ 81 = 1 remainder 51 |
| 2 | 81 ÷ 51 = 1 remainder 30 |
| 3 | 51 ÷ 30 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 4 | 30 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 5 | 21 ÷ 9 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 9 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 168 and 186 | 5208 |
| 134 and 93 | 12462 |
| 74 and 38 | 1406 |
| 40 and 120 | 120 |
| 42 and 106 | 2226 |