Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 133 and 15
The least common multiple (LCM) of 133 and 15 is 1995.
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 15?
First, calculate the GCD of 133 and 15 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 133 ÷ 15 = 8 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 15 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 21 and 173 | 3633 |
| 57 and 177 | 3363 |
| 110 and 66 | 330 |
| 100 and 19 | 1900 |
| 149 and 103 | 15347 |