Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 40 and 133
The least common multiple (LCM) of 40 and 133 is 5320.
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 40 and 133?
First, calculate the GCD of 40 and 133 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 40 ÷ 133 = 0 remainder 40 |
| 2 | 133 ÷ 40 = 3 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 40 ÷ 13 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 1 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 200 and 101 | 20200 |
| 60 and 191 | 11460 |
| 145 and 194 | 28130 |
| 166 and 121 | 20086 |
| 113 and 42 | 4746 |