Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 33 and 190
The least common multiple (LCM) of 33 and 190 is 6270.
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 190?
First, calculate the GCD of 33 and 190 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 33 ÷ 190 = 0 remainder 33 |
| 2 | 190 ÷ 33 = 5 remainder 25 |
| 3 | 33 ÷ 25 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 25 ÷ 8 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 113 and 159 | 17967 |
| 131 and 148 | 19388 |
| 140 and 139 | 19460 |
| 20 and 77 | 1540 |
| 181 and 39 | 7059 |