Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 33 and 128
The least common multiple (LCM) of 33 and 128 is 4224.
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 128?
First, calculate the GCD of 33 and 128 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 33 ÷ 128 = 0 remainder 33 |
| 2 | 128 ÷ 33 = 3 remainder 29 |
| 3 | 33 ÷ 29 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 29 ÷ 4 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 38 and 164 | 3116 |
| 142 and 81 | 11502 |
| 145 and 76 | 11020 |
| 182 and 111 | 20202 |
| 172 and 30 | 2580 |