Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 33 and 82
The least common multiple (LCM) of 33 and 82 is 2706.
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 82?
First, calculate the GCD of 33 and 82 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 33 ÷ 82 = 0 remainder 33 |
| 2 | 82 ÷ 33 = 2 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 33 ÷ 16 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 1 = 16 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 74 and 35 | 2590 |
| 84 and 198 | 2772 |
| 137 and 119 | 16303 |
| 76 and 160 | 3040 |
| 154 and 48 | 3696 |