Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 133 and 82
The least common multiple (LCM) of 133 and 82 is 10906.
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 82?
First, calculate the GCD of 133 and 82 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 133 ÷ 82 = 1 remainder 51 |
| 2 | 82 ÷ 51 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 3 | 51 ÷ 31 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 4 | 31 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 5 | 20 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 6 | 11 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 9 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 45 and 27 | 135 |
| 129 and 151 | 19479 |
| 117 and 180 | 2340 |
| 15 and 161 | 2415 |
| 116 and 127 | 14732 |