Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 133 and 150
The least common multiple (LCM) of 133 and 150 is 19950.
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 150?
First, calculate the GCD of 133 and 150 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 133 ÷ 150 = 0 remainder 133 |
| 2 | 150 ÷ 133 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 133 ÷ 17 = 7 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 70 and 161 | 1610 |
| 151 and 138 | 20838 |
| 141 and 95 | 13395 |
| 166 and 83 | 166 |
| 50 and 184 | 4600 |