Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 34 and 133
The least common multiple (LCM) of 34 and 133 is 4522.
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 34 and 133?
First, calculate the GCD of 34 and 133 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 34 ÷ 133 = 0 remainder 34 |
| 2 | 133 ÷ 34 = 3 remainder 31 |
| 3 | 34 ÷ 31 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 31 ÷ 3 = 10 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 62 and 50 | 1550 |
| 187 and 82 | 15334 |
| 85 and 85 | 85 |
| 96 and 68 | 1632 |
| 136 and 11 | 1496 |