Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 33 and 164
The least common multiple (LCM) of 33 and 164 is 5412.
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 164?
First, calculate the GCD of 33 and 164 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 33 ÷ 164 = 0 remainder 33 |
| 2 | 164 ÷ 33 = 4 remainder 32 |
| 3 | 33 ÷ 32 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 32 ÷ 1 = 32 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 22 and 158 | 1738 |
| 146 and 142 | 10366 |
| 59 and 106 | 6254 |
| 28 and 70 | 140 |
| 12 and 51 | 204 |