Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 33 and 133
The least common multiple (LCM) of 33 and 133 is 4389.
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 133?
First, calculate the GCD of 33 and 133 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 33 ÷ 133 = 0 remainder 33 |
| 2 | 133 ÷ 33 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 33 ÷ 1 = 33 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 199 and 126 | 25074 |
| 90 and 83 | 7470 |
| 119 and 173 | 20587 |
| 44 and 18 | 396 |
| 163 and 143 | 23309 |