Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 131 and 44
The least common multiple (LCM) of 131 and 44 is 5764.
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 44?
First, calculate the GCD of 131 and 44 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 131 ÷ 44 = 2 remainder 43 |
| 2 | 44 ÷ 43 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 43 ÷ 1 = 43 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 87 and 146 | 12702 |
| 86 and 42 | 1806 |
| 76 and 157 | 11932 |
| 29 and 196 | 5684 |
| 124 and 52 | 1612 |