Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 181 and 122
The least common multiple (LCM) of 181 and 122 is 22082.
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 122?
First, calculate the GCD of 181 and 122 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 181 ÷ 122 = 1 remainder 59 |
| 2 | 122 ÷ 59 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 59 ÷ 4 = 14 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 39 and 101 | 3939 |
| 25 and 183 | 4575 |
| 171 and 159 | 9063 |
| 191 and 165 | 31515 |
| 134 and 193 | 25862 |