Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 14 and 33
The least common multiple (LCM) of 14 and 33 is 462.
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 33?
First, calculate the GCD of 14 and 33 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 14 ÷ 33 = 0 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 33 ÷ 14 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 151 and 137 | 20687 |
| 51 and 110 | 5610 |
| 194 and 103 | 19982 |
| 172 and 52 | 2236 |
| 85 and 36 | 3060 |