Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 33 and 187
The least common multiple (LCM) of 33 and 187 is 561.
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 187?
First, calculate the GCD of 33 and 187 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 33 ÷ 187 = 0 remainder 33 |
| 2 | 187 ÷ 33 = 5 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 33 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 22 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 130 and 22 | 1430 |
| 123 and 20 | 2460 |
| 188 and 155 | 29140 |
| 58 and 161 | 9338 |
| 191 and 180 | 34380 |