Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 181 and 178
The least common multiple (LCM) of 181 and 178 is 32218.
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 178?
First, calculate the GCD of 181 and 178 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 181 ÷ 178 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 2 | 178 ÷ 3 = 59 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 54 and 113 | 6102 |
| 42 and 97 | 4074 |
| 66 and 151 | 9966 |
| 172 and 126 | 10836 |
| 15 and 60 | 60 |