Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 181 and 157
The least common multiple (LCM) of 181 and 157 is 28417.
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 157?
First, calculate the GCD of 181 and 157 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 181 ÷ 157 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 157 ÷ 24 = 6 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 71 and 139 | 9869 |
| 171 and 78 | 4446 |
| 51 and 46 | 2346 |
| 141 and 189 | 8883 |
| 15 and 51 | 255 |