Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 33 and 118
The least common multiple (LCM) of 33 and 118 is 3894.
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 118?
First, calculate the GCD of 33 and 118 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 33 ÷ 118 = 0 remainder 33 |
| 2 | 118 ÷ 33 = 3 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 33 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 186 and 62 | 186 |
| 95 and 178 | 16910 |
| 165 and 78 | 4290 |
| 53 and 144 | 7632 |
| 105 and 185 | 3885 |