Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 130 and 33
The least common multiple (LCM) of 130 and 33 is 4290.
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 130 and 33?
First, calculate the GCD of 130 and 33 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 130 ÷ 33 = 3 remainder 31 |
| 2 | 33 ÷ 31 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 31 ÷ 2 = 15 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 114 and 79 | 9006 |
| 148 and 65 | 9620 |
| 194 and 116 | 11252 |
| 100 and 112 | 2800 |
| 189 and 43 | 8127 |