Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 146 and 181
The least common multiple (LCM) of 146 and 181 is 26426.
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 146 and 181?
First, calculate the GCD of 146 and 181 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 146 ÷ 181 = 0 remainder 146 |
| 2 | 181 ÷ 146 = 1 remainder 35 |
| 3 | 146 ÷ 35 = 4 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 35 ÷ 6 = 5 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 162 and 84 | 2268 |
| 27 and 156 | 1404 |
| 126 and 44 | 2772 |
| 40 and 47 | 1880 |
| 98 and 47 | 4606 |