Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 181 and 147
The least common multiple (LCM) of 181 and 147 is 26607.
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 147?
First, calculate the GCD of 181 and 147 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 181 ÷ 147 = 1 remainder 34 |
| 2 | 147 ÷ 34 = 4 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 34 ÷ 11 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 1 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 15 and 84 | 420 |
| 72 and 112 | 1008 |
| 14 and 72 | 504 |
| 174 and 146 | 12702 |
| 59 and 22 | 1298 |