Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 172 and 132
The least common multiple (LCM) of 172 and 132 is 5676.
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 172 and 132?
First, calculate the GCD of 172 and 132 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 172 ÷ 132 = 1 remainder 40 |
| 2 | 132 ÷ 40 = 3 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 40 ÷ 12 = 3 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 20 and 165 | 660 |
| 179 and 115 | 20585 |
| 183 and 54 | 3294 |
| 16 and 76 | 304 |
| 103 and 197 | 20291 |