Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 187 and 33
The least common multiple (LCM) of 187 and 33 is 561.
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 187 and 33?
First, calculate the GCD of 187 and 33 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 187 ÷ 33 = 5 remainder 22 |
| 2 | 33 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 22 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 195 and 29 | 5655 |
| 171 and 31 | 5301 |
| 132 and 118 | 7788 |
| 26 and 192 | 2496 |
| 35 and 172 | 6020 |