Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 131 and 18
The least common multiple (LCM) of 131 and 18 is 2358.
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 131 and 18?
First, calculate the GCD of 131 and 18 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 131 ÷ 18 = 7 remainder 5 |
| 2 | 18 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 16 and 125 | 2000 |
| 164 and 195 | 31980 |
| 168 and 54 | 1512 |
| 169 and 130 | 1690 |
| 93 and 91 | 8463 |