Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 126 and 133
The least common multiple (LCM) of 126 and 133 is 2394.
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 126 and 133?
First, calculate the GCD of 126 and 133 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 126 ÷ 133 = 0 remainder 126 |
| 2 | 133 ÷ 126 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 126 ÷ 7 = 18 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 87 and 164 | 14268 |
| 68 and 179 | 12172 |
| 117 and 26 | 234 |
| 103 and 152 | 15656 |
| 57 and 42 | 798 |