Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 168 and 133
The least common multiple (LCM) of 168 and 133 is 3192.
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 168 and 133?
First, calculate the GCD of 168 and 133 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 168 ÷ 133 = 1 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 133 ÷ 35 = 3 remainder 28 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 28 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 28 ÷ 7 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 171 and 30 | 1710 |
| 76 and 88 | 1672 |
| 71 and 34 | 2414 |
| 145 and 128 | 18560 |
| 123 and 40 | 4920 |