Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 34 and 132
The least common multiple (LCM) of 34 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 34 and 132?
First, calculate the GCD of 34 and 132 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 34 ÷ 132 = 0 remainder 34 |
| 2 | 132 ÷ 34 = 3 remainder 30 |
| 3 | 34 ÷ 30 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 30 ÷ 4 = 7 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 168 and 75 | 4200 |
| 32 and 47 | 1504 |
| 108 and 141 | 5076 |
| 176 and 47 | 8272 |
| 115 and 123 | 14145 |