Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 133 and 27
The least common multiple (LCM) of 133 and 27 is 3591.
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 27?
First, calculate the GCD of 133 and 27 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 133 ÷ 27 = 4 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 27 ÷ 25 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 25 ÷ 2 = 12 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 191 and 159 | 30369 |
| 180 and 62 | 5580 |
| 193 and 132 | 25476 |
| 65 and 164 | 10660 |
| 200 and 89 | 17800 |