Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 35 and 133
The least common multiple (LCM) of 35 and 133 is 665.
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 35 and 133?
First, calculate the GCD of 35 and 133 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 35 ÷ 133 = 0 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 133 ÷ 35 = 3 remainder 28 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 28 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 28 ÷ 7 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 42 and 19 | 798 |
| 153 and 45 | 765 |
| 178 and 45 | 8010 |
| 89 and 183 | 16287 |
| 131 and 45 | 5895 |