Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 133 and 83
The least common multiple (LCM) of 133 and 83 is 11039.
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 83?
First, calculate the GCD of 133 and 83 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 133 ÷ 83 = 1 remainder 50 |
| 2 | 83 ÷ 50 = 1 remainder 33 |
| 3 | 50 ÷ 33 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 4 | 33 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 5 | 17 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 16 ÷ 1 = 16 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 58 and 156 | 4524 |
| 129 and 180 | 7740 |
| 116 and 106 | 6148 |
| 66 and 31 | 2046 |
| 84 and 135 | 3780 |