Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 131 and 20
The least common multiple (LCM) of 131 and 20 is 2620.
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 20?
First, calculate the GCD of 131 and 20 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 131 ÷ 20 = 6 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 20 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 20 and 198 | 1980 |
| 112 and 101 | 11312 |
| 195 and 132 | 8580 |
| 15 and 176 | 2640 |
| 73 and 87 | 6351 |