Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 33 and 53
The least common multiple (LCM) of 33 and 53 is 1749.
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 53?
First, calculate the GCD of 33 and 53 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 33 ÷ 53 = 0 remainder 33 |
| 2 | 53 ÷ 33 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 33 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 42 and 169 | 7098 |
| 12 and 188 | 564 |
| 157 and 162 | 25434 |
| 41 and 115 | 4715 |
| 182 and 79 | 14378 |