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 |
|---|---|
| 125 and 62 | 7750 |
| 155 and 122 | 18910 |
| 47 and 190 | 8930 |
| 150 and 173 | 25950 |
| 92 and 80 | 1840 |