Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 51 and 133
The least common multiple (LCM) of 51 and 133 is 6783.
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 51 and 133?
First, calculate the GCD of 51 and 133 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 51 ÷ 133 = 0 remainder 51 |
| 2 | 133 ÷ 51 = 2 remainder 31 |
| 3 | 51 ÷ 31 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 4 | 31 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 5 | 20 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 6 | 11 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 9 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 47 and 33 | 1551 |
| 119 and 55 | 6545 |
| 126 and 38 | 2394 |
| 51 and 33 | 561 |
| 75 and 32 | 2400 |