Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 161 and 33
The least common multiple (LCM) of 161 and 33 is 5313.
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 161 and 33?
First, calculate the GCD of 161 and 33 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 161 ÷ 33 = 4 remainder 29 |
| 2 | 33 ÷ 29 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 29 ÷ 4 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 27 and 146 | 3942 |
| 53 and 97 | 5141 |
| 32 and 136 | 544 |
| 187 and 97 | 18139 |
| 149 and 51 | 7599 |