Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 30 and 33
The least common multiple (LCM) of 30 and 33 is 330.
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 30 and 33?
First, calculate the GCD of 30 and 33 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 30 ÷ 33 = 0 remainder 30 |
| 2 | 33 ÷ 30 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 30 ÷ 3 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 75 and 99 | 2475 |
| 172 and 145 | 24940 |
| 189 and 132 | 8316 |
| 188 and 43 | 8084 |
| 88 and 185 | 16280 |