Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 33 and 80
The least common multiple (LCM) of 33 and 80 is 2640.
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 80?
First, calculate the GCD of 33 and 80 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 33 ÷ 80 = 0 remainder 33 |
| 2 | 80 ÷ 33 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 33 ÷ 14 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 89 and 96 | 8544 |
| 125 and 104 | 13000 |
| 172 and 161 | 27692 |
| 185 and 167 | 30895 |
| 138 and 154 | 10626 |