Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 133 and 200
The least common multiple (LCM) of 133 and 200 is 26600.
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 200?
First, calculate the GCD of 133 and 200 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 133 ÷ 200 = 0 remainder 133 |
| 2 | 200 ÷ 133 = 1 remainder 67 |
| 3 | 133 ÷ 67 = 1 remainder 66 |
| 4 | 67 ÷ 66 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 66 ÷ 1 = 66 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 29 and 30 | 870 |
| 52 and 180 | 2340 |
| 24 and 96 | 96 |
| 136 and 32 | 544 |
| 189 and 33 | 2079 |