Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 117 and 33
The least common multiple (LCM) of 117 and 33 is 1287.
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 117 and 33?
First, calculate the GCD of 117 and 33 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 117 ÷ 33 = 3 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 33 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 34 and 85 | 170 |
| 105 and 21 | 105 |
| 157 and 75 | 11775 |
| 85 and 71 | 6035 |
| 37 and 50 | 1850 |