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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 178 and 148 | 13172 |
| 179 and 188 | 33652 |
| 168 and 37 | 6216 |
| 153 and 131 | 20043 |
| 148 and 187 | 27676 |