Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 192 and 33
The least common multiple (LCM) of 192 and 33 is 2112.
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 192 and 33?
First, calculate the GCD of 192 and 33 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 192 ÷ 33 = 5 remainder 27 |
| 2 | 33 ÷ 27 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 27 ÷ 6 = 4 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 128 and 40 | 640 |
| 150 and 177 | 8850 |
| 191 and 141 | 26931 |
| 86 and 85 | 7310 |
| 51 and 60 | 1020 |