Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 90 and 132
The least common multiple (LCM) of 90 and 132 is 1980.
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 90 and 132?
First, calculate the GCD of 90 and 132 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 90 ÷ 132 = 0 remainder 90 |
| 2 | 132 ÷ 90 = 1 remainder 42 |
| 3 | 90 ÷ 42 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 42 ÷ 6 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 22 and 43 | 946 |
| 200 and 105 | 4200 |
| 71 and 125 | 8875 |
| 197 and 196 | 38612 |
| 164 and 129 | 21156 |