Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 133 and 177
The least common multiple (LCM) of 133 and 177 is 23541.
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 177?
First, calculate the GCD of 133 and 177 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 133 ÷ 177 = 0 remainder 133 |
| 2 | 177 ÷ 133 = 1 remainder 44 |
| 3 | 133 ÷ 44 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 44 ÷ 1 = 44 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 123 and 55 | 6765 |
| 195 and 22 | 4290 |
| 117 and 40 | 4680 |
| 119 and 91 | 1547 |
| 43 and 162 | 6966 |