Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 33 and 44
The least common multiple (LCM) of 33 and 44 is 132.
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 44?
First, calculate the GCD of 33 and 44 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 33 ÷ 44 = 0 remainder 33 |
| 2 | 44 ÷ 33 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 33 ÷ 11 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 146 and 155 | 22630 |
| 100 and 160 | 800 |
| 56 and 124 | 1736 |
| 154 and 132 | 924 |
| 166 and 26 | 2158 |