Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 133 and 46
The least common multiple (LCM) of 133 and 46 is 6118.
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 46?
First, calculate the GCD of 133 and 46 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 133 ÷ 46 = 2 remainder 41 |
| 2 | 46 ÷ 41 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 41 ÷ 5 = 8 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 138 and 191 | 26358 |
| 111 and 83 | 9213 |
| 135 and 148 | 19980 |
| 179 and 50 | 8950 |
| 83 and 194 | 16102 |