Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 33 and 170
The least common multiple (LCM) of 33 and 170 is 5610.
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 170?
First, calculate the GCD of 33 and 170 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 33 ÷ 170 = 0 remainder 33 |
| 2 | 170 ÷ 33 = 5 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 33 ÷ 5 = 6 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 187 and 93 | 17391 |
| 181 and 36 | 6516 |
| 37 and 180 | 6660 |
| 96 and 169 | 16224 |
| 129 and 39 | 1677 |