Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 199 and 33
The least common multiple (LCM) of 199 and 33 is 6567.
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 199 and 33?
First, calculate the GCD of 199 and 33 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 199 ÷ 33 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 2 | 33 ÷ 1 = 33 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 186 and 120 | 3720 |
| 148 and 30 | 2220 |
| 108 and 99 | 1188 |
| 69 and 133 | 9177 |
| 171 and 50 | 8550 |