Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 70 and 133
The least common multiple (LCM) of 70 and 133 is 1330.
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 70 and 133?
First, calculate the GCD of 70 and 133 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 70 ÷ 133 = 0 remainder 70 |
| 2 | 133 ÷ 70 = 1 remainder 63 |
| 3 | 70 ÷ 63 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 63 ÷ 7 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 150 and 87 | 4350 |
| 159 and 183 | 9699 |
| 193 and 133 | 25669 |
| 159 and 131 | 20829 |
| 72 and 86 | 3096 |