Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 181 and 118
The least common multiple (LCM) of 181 and 118 is 21358.
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 181 and 118?
First, calculate the GCD of 181 and 118 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 181 ÷ 118 = 1 remainder 63 |
| 2 | 118 ÷ 63 = 1 remainder 55 |
| 3 | 63 ÷ 55 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 55 ÷ 8 = 6 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 83 and 180 | 14940 |
| 58 and 157 | 9106 |
| 187 and 12 | 2244 |
| 97 and 48 | 4656 |
| 144 and 42 | 1008 |