Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 22 and 133
The least common multiple (LCM) of 22 and 133 is 2926.
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 22 and 133?
First, calculate the GCD of 22 and 133 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 22 ÷ 133 = 0 remainder 22 |
| 2 | 133 ÷ 22 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 22 ÷ 1 = 22 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 195 and 113 | 22035 |
| 160 and 41 | 6560 |
| 39 and 19 | 741 |
| 87 and 140 | 12180 |
| 14 and 108 | 756 |