Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 18 and 101
The least common multiple (LCM) of 18 and 101 is 1818.
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 18 and 101?
First, calculate the GCD of 18 and 101 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 18 ÷ 101 = 0 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 101 ÷ 18 = 5 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 159 and 104 | 16536 |
| 73 and 118 | 8614 |
| 149 and 153 | 22797 |
| 34 and 13 | 442 |
| 81 and 116 | 9396 |