Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 116 and 33
The least common multiple (LCM) of 116 and 33 is 3828.
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 33?
First, calculate the GCD of 116 and 33 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 116 ÷ 33 = 3 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 33 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 1 = 16 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 16 and 178 | 1424 |
| 138 and 13 | 1794 |
| 180 and 87 | 5220 |
| 199 and 28 | 5572 |
| 98 and 118 | 5782 |