Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 10 and 181
The least common multiple (LCM) of 10 and 181 is 1810.
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 181?
First, calculate the GCD of 10 and 181 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 ÷ 181 = 0 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 181 ÷ 10 = 18 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 127 and 162 | 20574 |
| 152 and 190 | 760 |
| 167 and 55 | 9185 |
| 154 and 52 | 4004 |
| 83 and 147 | 12201 |