LCM of 22 and 33 is 66. The Least Common multiple or Lowest common multiple simply known as LCM is the smallest or the least positive integer that is divisible by the given set of numbers. In the given set of numbers 22 and 33, 66 is the first(least or smallest) number that is common in the set of multiples of 22 and 33. 330 is also the common multiple of 22 and 33. However, 66 is the smallest. Hence 66 is the LCM which is also known as LCD, Least Common Divisor for 22 and 33. You can read more on LCM for further details.
What is LCM of 22 and 33
The Least Common Multiple or Lowest Common Multiple of 22 and 33 is 66.
How to Find LCM of 22 and 33?
LCM of 22 and 33 can be determined using three methods:
- Prime Factorisation
- Division method
- Listing the multiples
LCM of 22 and 33 Using Prime Factorisation Method
In the Prime Factorisation method, the numbers can be expressed as the product of prime numbers. Here, 22 and 33 can be expressed as;
22 = 2 × 11
33 = 3 × 11
LCM (22, 33) = 2 × 3 × 11 = 66
LCM of 22 and 33 Using Division Method
In the Division Method, the given set of numbers are written in the same row separated by a comma. These numbers are divided with the smallest number that divides all, until no further division is possible or only when prime numbers are left.
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2 |
22 |
33 |
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3 |
11 |
33 |
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11 |
11 |
11 |
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× |
1 |
1 |
LCM (22, 33) = 2 × 3 × 11 = 66
LCM of 22 and 33 Using Listing the Multiples
By listing all the multiples of given numbers, we can identify the first/smallest/least common multiple, which is the LCM. Below is the list of multiples for 22 and 33
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Multiples of 22 |
Multiples of 33 |
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22 |
33 |
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44 |
66 |
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66 |
99 |
|
88 |
132 |
LCM (22, 33) = 66
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Solved Examples
What is the smallest number that is divisible by both 22 and 33?
Answer: 66 is the smallest number that is divisible by both 22 and 33.
What is the LCM for 11, 22 and 33?
Answer: LCM for 11, 22 and 33 is 66, as 11 is the factor of 22 and 33.
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