Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 133 and 119
The least common multiple (LCM) of 133 and 119 is 2261.
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 119?
First, calculate the GCD of 133 and 119 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 133 ÷ 119 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 119 ÷ 14 = 8 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 118 and 45 | 5310 |
| 136 and 113 | 15368 |
| 170 and 95 | 3230 |
| 146 and 36 | 2628 |
| 148 and 19 | 2812 |