Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 33 and 83
The least common multiple (LCM) of 33 and 83 is 2739.
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 83?
First, calculate the GCD of 33 and 83 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 33 ÷ 83 = 0 remainder 33 |
| 2 | 83 ÷ 33 = 2 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 33 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 16 ÷ 1 = 16 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 122 and 155 | 18910 |
| 168 and 124 | 5208 |
| 136 and 146 | 9928 |
| 10 and 194 | 970 |
| 26 and 52 | 52 |