Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 181 and 139
The least common multiple (LCM) of 181 and 139 is 25159.
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 139?
First, calculate the GCD of 181 and 139 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 181 ÷ 139 = 1 remainder 42 |
| 2 | 139 ÷ 42 = 3 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 42 ÷ 13 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 164 and 137 | 22468 |
| 138 and 200 | 13800 |
| 115 and 103 | 11845 |
| 158 and 99 | 15642 |
| 174 and 27 | 1566 |