Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 91 and 133
The least common multiple (LCM) of 91 and 133 is 1729.
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 91 and 133?
First, calculate the GCD of 91 and 133 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 91 ÷ 133 = 0 remainder 91 |
| 2 | 133 ÷ 91 = 1 remainder 42 |
| 3 | 91 ÷ 42 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 42 ÷ 7 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 164 and 180 | 7380 |
| 34 and 130 | 2210 |
| 124 and 18 | 1116 |
| 18 and 180 | 180 |
| 171 and 21 | 1197 |