Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 136 and 181
The least common multiple (LCM) of 136 and 181 is 24616.
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 136 and 181?
First, calculate the GCD of 136 and 181 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 136 ÷ 181 = 0 remainder 136 |
| 2 | 181 ÷ 136 = 1 remainder 45 |
| 3 | 136 ÷ 45 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 45 ÷ 1 = 45 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 111 and 134 | 14874 |
| 73 and 189 | 13797 |
| 28 and 119 | 476 |
| 181 and 41 | 7421 |
| 128 and 78 | 4992 |