Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 33 and 116
The least common multiple (LCM) of 33 and 116 is 3828.
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 116?
First, calculate the GCD of 33 and 116 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 33 ÷ 116 = 0 remainder 33 |
| 2 | 116 ÷ 33 = 3 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 33 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 16 ÷ 1 = 16 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 180 and 83 | 14940 |
| 43 and 31 | 1333 |
| 171 and 26 | 4446 |
| 32 and 48 | 96 |
| 48 and 90 | 720 |