Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 196 and 133
The least common multiple (LCM) of 196 and 133 is 3724.
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 196 and 133?
First, calculate the GCD of 196 and 133 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 196 ÷ 133 = 1 remainder 63 |
| 2 | 133 ÷ 63 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 63 ÷ 7 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 166 and 40 | 3320 |
| 106 and 131 | 13886 |
| 159 and 122 | 19398 |
| 59 and 121 | 7139 |
| 136 and 11 | 1496 |