Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 194 and 133
The least common multiple (LCM) of 194 and 133 is 25802.
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 194 and 133?
First, calculate the GCD of 194 and 133 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 194 ÷ 133 = 1 remainder 61 |
| 2 | 133 ÷ 61 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 61 ÷ 11 = 5 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 76 and 93 | 7068 |
| 97 and 17 | 1649 |
| 132 and 93 | 4092 |
| 52 and 136 | 1768 |
| 115 and 55 | 1265 |