Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 17 and 132
The least common multiple (LCM) of 17 and 132 is 2244.
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 17 and 132?
First, calculate the GCD of 17 and 132 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 17 ÷ 132 = 0 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 132 ÷ 17 = 7 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 112 and 55 | 6160 |
| 129 and 44 | 5676 |
| 104 and 194 | 10088 |
| 133 and 134 | 17822 |
| 116 and 71 | 8236 |