Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 133 and 118
The least common multiple (LCM) of 133 and 118 is 15694.
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 118?
First, calculate the GCD of 133 and 118 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 133 ÷ 118 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 118 ÷ 15 = 7 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 89 and 85 | 7565 |
| 40 and 62 | 1240 |
| 137 and 88 | 12056 |
| 155 and 157 | 24335 |
| 144 and 128 | 1152 |