Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 33 and 113
The least common multiple (LCM) of 33 and 113 is 3729.
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 33 and 113?
First, calculate the GCD of 33 and 113 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 33 ÷ 113 = 0 remainder 33 |
| 2 | 113 ÷ 33 = 3 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 33 ÷ 14 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 180 and 155 | 5580 |
| 183 and 199 | 36417 |
| 16 and 192 | 192 |
| 83 and 146 | 12118 |
| 131 and 144 | 18864 |