Math Problem Statement

What is the greatest common divisor (gcd) of 133 and 147?

Solution

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gcd(133,147)\text{gcd}(133, 147)

This is asking for the greatest common divisor (gcd) of the numbers 133 and 147. Let me calculate it for you.

I'll use the Euclidean algorithm to find the gcd of 133 and 147.

Starting with:

  1. Divide 147 by 133 to get the remainder: 147÷133=1remainder 14147 \div 133 = 1 \quad \text{remainder} \ 14
  2. Now, divide 133 by 14: 133÷14=9remainder 7133 \div 14 = 9 \quad \text{remainder} \ 7
  3. Divide 14 by 7: 14÷7=2remainder 014 \div 7 = 2 \quad \text{remainder} \ 0

Since the remainder is now 0, the gcd is the last non-zero remainder, which is 7.

Thus, gcd(133,147)=7\text{gcd}(133, 147) = 7

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to consider:

  1. How does the Euclidean algorithm work in general?
  2. What are the properties of the greatest common divisor?
  3. Can you find the least common multiple (LCM) of 133 and 147?
  4. How can prime factorization be used to find the gcd?
  5. How can gcd help in simplifying fractions?

Tip: When calculating gcd manually, the Euclidean algorithm is often the quickest method!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Number Theory
Greatest Common Divisor
Euclidean Algorithm

Formulas

gcd(a, b)
Euclidean algorithm: gcd(a, b) = gcd(b, a % b)

Theorems

Euclidean Algorithm Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9