Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 133 and 40
The least common multiple (LCM) of 133 and 40 is 5320.
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 40?
First, calculate the GCD of 133 and 40 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 133 ÷ 40 = 3 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 40 ÷ 13 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 1 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 197 and 189 | 37233 |
| 141 and 54 | 2538 |
| 185 and 89 | 16465 |
| 123 and 159 | 6519 |
| 57 and 121 | 6897 |