Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 138 and 133
The least common multiple (LCM) of 138 and 133 is 18354.
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 138 and 133?
First, calculate the GCD of 138 and 133 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 138 ÷ 133 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 2 | 133 ÷ 5 = 26 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 137 and 179 | 24523 |
| 18 and 158 | 1422 |
| 72 and 34 | 1224 |
| 41 and 157 | 6437 |
| 73 and 46 | 3358 |