Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 33 and 140
The least common multiple (LCM) of 33 and 140 is 4620.
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 140?
First, calculate the GCD of 33 and 140 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 33 ÷ 140 = 0 remainder 33 |
| 2 | 140 ÷ 33 = 4 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 33 ÷ 8 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 186 and 153 | 9486 |
| 149 and 86 | 12814 |
| 19 and 159 | 3021 |
| 102 and 109 | 11118 |
| 24 and 101 | 2424 |