
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 175 and 132
The least common multiple (LCM) of 175 and 132 is 23100.
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 175 and 132?
First, calculate the GCD of 175 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 | 175 ÷ 132 = 1 remainder 43 |
2 | 132 ÷ 43 = 3 remainder 3 |
3 | 43 ÷ 3 = 14 remainder 1 |
4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
Numbers | LCM |
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87 and 126 | 3654 |
122 and 140 | 8540 |
130 and 54 | 3510 |
77 and 92 | 7084 |
11 and 73 | 803 |