Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 33 and 67
The least common multiple (LCM) of 33 and 67 is 2211.
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 67?
First, calculate the GCD of 33 and 67 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 33 ÷ 67 = 0 remainder 33 |
| 2 | 67 ÷ 33 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 33 ÷ 1 = 33 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 148 and 29 | 4292 |
| 64 and 154 | 4928 |
| 133 and 134 | 17822 |
| 152 and 193 | 29336 |
| 103 and 48 | 4944 |