Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 132 and 83
The least common multiple (LCM) of 132 and 83 is 10956.
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 83?
First, calculate the GCD of 132 and 83 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 132 ÷ 83 = 1 remainder 49 |
| 2 | 83 ÷ 49 = 1 remainder 34 |
| 3 | 49 ÷ 34 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 4 | 34 ÷ 15 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 15 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 56 and 131 | 7336 |
| 120 and 30 | 120 |
| 79 and 37 | 2923 |
| 188 and 17 | 3196 |
| 74 and 98 | 3626 |