Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 133 and 153
The least common multiple (LCM) of 133 and 153 is 20349.
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 153?
First, calculate the GCD of 133 and 153 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 133 ÷ 153 = 0 remainder 133 |
| 2 | 153 ÷ 133 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 133 ÷ 20 = 6 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 104 and 95 | 9880 |
| 194 and 59 | 11446 |
| 25 and 77 | 1925 |
| 199 and 112 | 22288 |
| 28 and 100 | 700 |