Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 101 and 81
The least common multiple (LCM) of 101 and 81 is 8181.
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 81?
First, calculate the GCD of 101 and 81 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 101 ÷ 81 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 81 ÷ 20 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 1 = 20 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 165 and 121 | 1815 |
| 62 and 92 | 2852 |
| 179 and 56 | 10024 |
| 126 and 101 | 12726 |
| 14 and 178 | 1246 |