Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 48 and 132
The least common multiple (LCM) of 48 and 132 is 528.
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 48 and 132?
First, calculate the GCD of 48 and 132 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 48 ÷ 132 = 0 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 132 ÷ 48 = 2 remainder 36 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 36 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 36 ÷ 12 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 157 and 117 | 18369 |
| 104 and 73 | 7592 |
| 20 and 173 | 3460 |
| 80 and 62 | 2480 |
| 17 and 19 | 323 |