Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 133 and 111
The least common multiple (LCM) of 133 and 111 is 14763.
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 133 and 111?
First, calculate the GCD of 133 and 111 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 133 ÷ 111 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 2 | 111 ÷ 22 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 22 ÷ 1 = 22 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 50 and 97 | 4850 |
| 40 and 28 | 280 |
| 81 and 29 | 2349 |
| 113 and 87 | 9831 |
| 66 and 107 | 7062 |