Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 181 and 176
The least common multiple (LCM) of 181 and 176 is 31856.
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 176?
First, calculate the GCD of 181 and 176 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 181 ÷ 176 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 2 | 176 ÷ 5 = 35 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 144 and 40 | 720 |
| 128 and 105 | 13440 |
| 46 and 103 | 4738 |
| 125 and 11 | 1375 |
| 38 and 162 | 3078 |