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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 132 and 134 the smallest integer that is 8844 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 132 and 134 is 8844.
LCM(132,134) = 8844
Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;
Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 132 and 134. First we will calculate the prime factors of 132 and 134.
Prime Factorization of 132
2 | 132 |
2 | 66 |
3 | 33 |
11 | 11 |
1 |
Prime factors of 132 are 2, 3,11. Prime factorization of 132 in exponential form is:
132 = 22×31×111
Prime Factorization of 134
2 | 134 |
67 | 67 |
1 |
Prime factors of 134 are 2,67. Prime factorization of 134 in exponential form is:
134 = 21×671
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 132 and 134.
LCM(132,134) = 22×31×111×671
LCM(132,134) = 8844
Factors of 132
List of positive integer factors of 132 that divides 132 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 11, 12, 22, 33, 44, 66, 132
Factors of 134
List of positive integer factors of 134 that divides 134 without a remainder.
1, 2, 67, 134
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 132 and 134, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(132,134) = 2
LCM(132,134) = ( 132 × 134) / 2
LCM(132,134) = 17688 / 2
LCM(132,134) = 8844
(i) The LCM of 134 and 132 is associative
LCM of 132 and 134 = LCM of 134 and 132
1. What is the LCM of 132 and 134?
Answer: LCM of 132 and 134 is 8844.
2. What are the Factors of 132?
Answer: Factors of 132 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 11, 12, 22, 33, 44, 66, 132. There are 12 integers that are factors of 132. The greatest factor of 132 is 132.
3. What are the Factors of 134?
Answer: Factors of 134 are 1, 2, 67, 134. There are 4 integers that are factors of 134. The greatest factor of 134 is 134.
4. How to Find the LCM of 132 and 134?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 132 and 134 = 8844
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 132
132 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 11
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 134
134 = 2 x 67
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 8844 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 11 x 67
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 132 and 134 is 8844.