Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 161 and 131
The least common multiple (LCM) of 161 and 131 is 21091.
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 161 and 131?
First, calculate the GCD of 161 and 131 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 161 ÷ 131 = 1 remainder 30 |
| 2 | 131 ÷ 30 = 4 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 30 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 86 and 60 | 2580 |
| 158 and 167 | 26386 |
| 112 and 179 | 20048 |
| 177 and 199 | 35223 |
| 37 and 67 | 2479 |