Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 33 and 134
The least common multiple (LCM) of 33 and 134 is 4422.
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 134?
First, calculate the GCD of 33 and 134 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 33 ÷ 134 = 0 remainder 33 |
| 2 | 134 ÷ 33 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 33 ÷ 2 = 16 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 110 and 155 | 3410 |
| 40 and 170 | 680 |
| 29 and 14 | 406 |
| 190 and 128 | 12160 |
| 133 and 46 | 6118 |