Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 54 and 33
The least common multiple (LCM) of 54 and 33 is 594.
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 54 and 33?
First, calculate the GCD of 54 and 33 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 54 ÷ 33 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 2 | 33 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 21 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 195 and 185 | 7215 |
| 193 and 87 | 16791 |
| 101 and 130 | 13130 |
| 147 and 192 | 9408 |
| 60 and 108 | 540 |