Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 180 and 181
The least common multiple (LCM) of 180 and 181 is 32580.
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 180 and 181?
First, calculate the GCD of 180 and 181 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 180 ÷ 181 = 0 remainder 180 |
| 2 | 181 ÷ 180 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 180 ÷ 1 = 180 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 173 and 45 | 7785 |
| 168 and 46 | 3864 |
| 174 and 44 | 3828 |
| 103 and 96 | 9888 |
| 53 and 121 | 6413 |