Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 176 and 133
The least common multiple (LCM) of 176 and 133 is 23408.
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 176 and 133?
First, calculate the GCD of 176 and 133 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 176 ÷ 133 = 1 remainder 43 |
| 2 | 133 ÷ 43 = 3 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 43 ÷ 4 = 10 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 42 and 137 | 5754 |
| 21 and 195 | 1365 |
| 191 and 127 | 24257 |
| 152 and 40 | 760 |
| 13 and 103 | 1339 |