Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 89 and 133
The least common multiple (LCM) of 89 and 133 is 11837.
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 89 and 133?
First, calculate the GCD of 89 and 133 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 89 ÷ 133 = 0 remainder 89 |
| 2 | 133 ÷ 89 = 1 remainder 44 |
| 3 | 89 ÷ 44 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 44 ÷ 1 = 44 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 154 and 192 | 14784 |
| 75 and 145 | 2175 |
| 28 and 79 | 2212 |
| 186 and 77 | 14322 |
| 67 and 75 | 5025 |