Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 131 and 46
The least common multiple (LCM) of 131 and 46 is 6026.
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 46?
First, calculate the GCD of 131 and 46 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 131 ÷ 46 = 2 remainder 39 |
| 2 | 46 ÷ 39 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 39 ÷ 7 = 5 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 104 and 67 | 6968 |
| 83 and 98 | 8134 |
| 105 and 133 | 1995 |
| 33 and 162 | 1782 |
| 67 and 142 | 9514 |