Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 116 and 133
The least common multiple (LCM) of 116 and 133 is 15428.
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 116 and 133?
First, calculate the GCD of 116 and 133 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 116 ÷ 133 = 0 remainder 116 |
| 2 | 133 ÷ 116 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 116 ÷ 17 = 6 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 179 and 156 | 27924 |
| 166 and 165 | 27390 |
| 95 and 104 | 9880 |
| 183 and 191 | 34953 |
| 160 and 157 | 25120 |