LCM for 55 and 132

What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 55 and 132?

Answer: LCM of 55 and 132 is 660

(Six hundred sixty)

Finding LCM for 55 and 132 using GCF's of these numbers

The first method to find LCM for numbers 55 and 132 is to find Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of these numbers. Here's the formula:

LCM = (Number1 × Number2) ÷ GCF

GCF of numbers 55 and 132 is 11, so

LCM = (55 × 132) ÷ 11

LCM = 7260 ÷ 11

LCM = 660

Finding LCM for 55 and 132 by Listing Multiples

The second method to find LCM for numbers 55 and 132 is to list out the common multiples for both nubmers and pick the first which matching:

Multiples of 55: 55, 110, 165, 220, 275, 330, 385, 440, 495, 550, 605, 660, 715, 770

Multiples of 132: 132, 264, 396, 528, 660, 792, 924

So the LCM for 55 and 132 is 660

Finding LCM for 55 and 132 by Prime Factorization

Another method to find LCM for numbers 55 and 132 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the highest exponent prime factors:

All Prime Factors of 55: 5, 11 (exponent form: 51, 111)

All Prime Factors of 132: 2, 2, 3, 11 (exponent form: 22, 31, 111)

51 × 111 × 22 × 31 = 660

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This calculator will help you find the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of two numbers. For example, it can help you find out what's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 55 and 132? (The answer is: 660). Select the first number (e.g. '55') and the second number (e.g. '132'). After that hit the 'Calculate' button.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) also known as the Lowest Common Multiple or Smallest Common Multiple of 2 numbers - it is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers

LCM Table

Number 1Number 2LCM
401321320
411325412
42132924
431325676
44132132
451321980
461323036
471326204
48132528
491326468
501323300
511322244
521321716
531326996
541321188
55132
561321848
571322508
581323828
591327788
60132660
611328052
621324092
631322772
641322112
651328580
66132132
671328844
681322244
691323036

FAQ

What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 55 and 132?

LCM of 55 and 132 is 660