Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 181 and 167
The least common multiple (LCM) of 181 and 167 is 30227.
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 167?
First, calculate the GCD of 181 and 167 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 181 ÷ 167 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 167 ÷ 14 = 11 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 1 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 142 and 157 | 22294 |
| 186 and 65 | 12090 |
| 98 and 44 | 2156 |
| 59 and 140 | 8260 |
| 189 and 154 | 4158 |