Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 101 and 183
The least common multiple (LCM) of 101 and 183 is 18483.
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 101 and 183?
First, calculate the GCD of 101 and 183 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 101 ÷ 183 = 0 remainder 101 |
| 2 | 183 ÷ 101 = 1 remainder 82 |
| 3 | 101 ÷ 82 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 4 | 82 ÷ 19 = 4 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 19 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 118 and 14 | 826 |
| 186 and 25 | 4650 |
| 184 and 87 | 16008 |
| 83 and 51 | 4233 |
| 160 and 47 | 7520 |