Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 79 and 33
The least common multiple (LCM) of 79 and 33 is 2607.
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 79 and 33?
First, calculate the GCD of 79 and 33 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 79 ÷ 33 = 2 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 33 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 120 and 132 | 1320 |
| 73 and 76 | 5548 |
| 196 and 200 | 9800 |
| 88 and 87 | 7656 |
| 107 and 157 | 16799 |