Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 10 and 131
The least common multiple (LCM) of 10 and 131 is 1310.
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 10 and 131?
First, calculate the GCD of 10 and 131 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 ÷ 131 = 0 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 131 ÷ 10 = 13 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 138 and 63 | 2898 |
| 100 and 96 | 2400 |
| 174 and 133 | 23142 |
| 19 and 88 | 1672 |
| 102 and 115 | 11730 |