Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 181 and 166
The least common multiple (LCM) of 181 and 166 is 30046.
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 166?
First, calculate the GCD of 181 and 166 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 181 ÷ 166 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 166 ÷ 15 = 11 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 1 = 15 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 47 and 71 | 3337 |
| 25 and 167 | 4175 |
| 12 and 40 | 120 |
| 193 and 67 | 12931 |
| 92 and 174 | 8004 |