Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 181 and 180
The least common multiple (LCM) of 181 and 180 is 32580.
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 180?
First, calculate the GCD of 181 and 180 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 181 ÷ 180 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 2 | 180 ÷ 1 = 180 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 114 and 180 | 3420 |
| 162 and 157 | 25434 |
| 46 and 139 | 6394 |
| 156 and 126 | 3276 |
| 84 and 91 | 1092 |