Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 14 and 133
The least common multiple (LCM) of 14 and 133 is 266.
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 14 and 133?
First, calculate the GCD of 14 and 133 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 14 ÷ 133 = 0 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 133 ÷ 14 = 9 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 119 and 135 | 16065 |
| 141 and 119 | 16779 |
| 87 and 188 | 16356 |
| 11 and 151 | 1661 |
| 130 and 76 | 4940 |