Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 83 and 33
The least common multiple (LCM) of 83 and 33 is 2739.
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 83 and 33?
First, calculate the GCD of 83 and 33 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 83 ÷ 33 = 2 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 33 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 1 = 16 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 36 and 165 | 1980 |
| 43 and 133 | 5719 |
| 157 and 45 | 7065 |
| 79 and 13 | 1027 |
| 26 and 89 | 2314 |