Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 11 and 33
The least common multiple (LCM) of 11 and 33 is 33.
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 11 and 33?
First, calculate the GCD of 11 and 33 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 11 ÷ 33 = 0 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 33 ÷ 11 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 124 and 178 | 11036 |
| 115 and 10 | 230 |
| 179 and 85 | 15215 |
| 192 and 137 | 26304 |
| 103 and 193 | 19879 |