Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 33 and 175
The least common multiple (LCM) of 33 and 175 is 5775.
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 175?
First, calculate the GCD of 33 and 175 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 33 ÷ 175 = 0 remainder 33 |
| 2 | 175 ÷ 33 = 5 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 33 ÷ 10 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 179 and 161 | 28819 |
| 85 and 72 | 6120 |
| 99 and 93 | 3069 |
| 20 and 48 | 240 |
| 153 and 181 | 27693 |