Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 131 and 56
The least common multiple (LCM) of 131 and 56 is 7336.
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 56?
First, calculate the GCD of 131 and 56 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 131 ÷ 56 = 2 remainder 19 |
| 2 | 56 ÷ 19 = 2 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 19 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 1 = 18 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 134 and 181 | 24254 |
| 82 and 119 | 9758 |
| 152 and 79 | 12008 |
| 147 and 160 | 23520 |
| 187 and 170 | 1870 |