Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 181 and 164
The least common multiple (LCM) of 181 and 164 is 29684.
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 164?
First, calculate the GCD of 181 and 164 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 181 ÷ 164 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 164 ÷ 17 = 9 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 159 and 131 | 20829 |
| 100 and 120 | 600 |
| 178 and 128 | 11392 |
| 129 and 71 | 9159 |
| 104 and 119 | 12376 |