Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 133 and 188
The least common multiple (LCM) of 133 and 188 is 25004.
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 188?
First, calculate the GCD of 133 and 188 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 133 ÷ 188 = 0 remainder 133 |
| 2 | 188 ÷ 133 = 1 remainder 55 |
| 3 | 133 ÷ 55 = 2 remainder 23 |
| 4 | 55 ÷ 23 = 2 remainder 9 |
| 5 | 23 ÷ 9 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 6 | 9 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 7 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 98 and 198 | 9702 |
| 95 and 15 | 285 |
| 23 and 160 | 3680 |
| 136 and 144 | 2448 |
| 120 and 53 | 6360 |