Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 95 and 133
The least common multiple (LCM) of 95 and 133 is 665.
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 95 and 133?
First, calculate the GCD of 95 and 133 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 95 ÷ 133 = 0 remainder 95 |
| 2 | 133 ÷ 95 = 1 remainder 38 |
| 3 | 95 ÷ 38 = 2 remainder 19 |
| 4 | 38 ÷ 19 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 26 and 163 | 4238 |
| 100 and 135 | 2700 |
| 166 and 31 | 5146 |
| 26 and 143 | 286 |
| 88 and 177 | 15576 |