Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 36 and 133
The least common multiple (LCM) of 36 and 133 is 4788.
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 36 and 133?
First, calculate the GCD of 36 and 133 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 36 ÷ 133 = 0 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 133 ÷ 36 = 3 remainder 25 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 25 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 25 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 124 and 159 | 19716 |
| 174 and 162 | 4698 |
| 142 and 91 | 12922 |
| 188 and 39 | 7332 |
| 114 and 71 | 8094 |