Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 171 and 133
The least common multiple (LCM) of 171 and 133 is 1197.
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 171 and 133?
First, calculate the GCD of 171 and 133 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 171 ÷ 133 = 1 remainder 38 |
| 2 | 133 ÷ 38 = 3 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 38 ÷ 19 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 32 and 38 | 608 |
| 137 and 159 | 21783 |
| 46 and 96 | 2208 |
| 79 and 120 | 9480 |
| 121 and 106 | 12826 |