Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 133 and 132
The least common multiple (LCM) of 133 and 132 is 17556.
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 133 and 132?
First, calculate the GCD of 133 and 132 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 133 ÷ 132 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 2 | 132 ÷ 1 = 132 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 199 and 62 | 12338 |
| 97 and 64 | 6208 |
| 176 and 130 | 11440 |
| 132 and 37 | 4884 |
| 61 and 161 | 9821 |