Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 121 and 33
The least common multiple (LCM) of 121 and 33 is 363.
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 121 and 33?
First, calculate the GCD of 121 and 33 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 121 ÷ 33 = 3 remainder 22 |
| 2 | 33 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 22 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 179 and 157 | 28103 |
| 155 and 142 | 22010 |
| 119 and 184 | 21896 |
| 165 and 98 | 16170 |
| 189 and 66 | 4158 |