Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 133 and 76
The least common multiple (LCM) of 133 and 76 is 532.
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 76?
First, calculate the GCD of 133 and 76 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 133 ÷ 76 = 1 remainder 57 |
| 2 | 76 ÷ 57 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 57 ÷ 19 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 167 and 103 | 17201 |
| 103 and 54 | 5562 |
| 162 and 58 | 4698 |
| 88 and 34 | 1496 |
| 99 and 17 | 1683 |