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 |
|---|---|
| 117 and 179 | 20943 |
| 103 and 81 | 8343 |
| 38 and 63 | 2394 |
| 98 and 159 | 15582 |
| 100 and 19 | 1900 |