Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 68 and 133
The least common multiple (LCM) of 68 and 133 is 9044.
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 68 and 133?
First, calculate the GCD of 68 and 133 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 68 ÷ 133 = 0 remainder 68 |
| 2 | 133 ÷ 68 = 1 remainder 65 |
| 3 | 68 ÷ 65 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 65 ÷ 3 = 21 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 166 and 147 | 24402 |
| 114 and 74 | 4218 |
| 162 and 33 | 1782 |
| 68 and 37 | 2516 |
| 191 and 11 | 2101 |