Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 133 and 41
The least common multiple (LCM) of 133 and 41 is 5453.
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 41?
First, calculate the GCD of 133 and 41 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 133 ÷ 41 = 3 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 41 ÷ 10 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 142 and 21 | 2982 |
| 28 and 52 | 364 |
| 79 and 49 | 3871 |
| 79 and 199 | 15721 |
| 137 and 131 | 17947 |