Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 162 and 33
The least common multiple (LCM) of 162 and 33 is 1782.
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 162 and 33?
First, calculate the GCD of 162 and 33 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 162 ÷ 33 = 4 remainder 30 |
| 2 | 33 ÷ 30 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 30 ÷ 3 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 100 and 198 | 9900 |
| 113 and 178 | 20114 |
| 31 and 196 | 6076 |
| 135 and 88 | 11880 |
| 141 and 172 | 24252 |