
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 136 and 132
The least common multiple (LCM) of 136 and 132 is 4488.
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 136 and 132?
First, calculate the GCD of 136 and 132 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
Step | Calculation |
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1 | 136 ÷ 132 = 1 remainder 4 |
2 | 132 ÷ 4 = 33 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
Numbers | LCM |
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161 and 94 | 15134 |
180 and 112 | 5040 |
46 and 13 | 598 |
150 and 193 | 28950 |
90 and 37 | 3330 |