Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 131 and 19
The least common multiple (LCM) of 131 and 19 is 2489.
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 19?
First, calculate the GCD of 131 and 19 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 131 ÷ 19 = 6 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 19 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 2 = 8 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 73 and 61 | 4453 |
| 168 and 175 | 4200 |
| 32 and 22 | 352 |
| 20 and 59 | 1180 |
| 188 and 67 | 12596 |