Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 181 and 183
The least common multiple (LCM) of 181 and 183 is 33123.
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 183?
First, calculate the GCD of 181 and 183 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 181 ÷ 183 = 0 remainder 181 |
| 2 | 183 ÷ 181 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 181 ÷ 2 = 90 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 138 and 20 | 1380 |
| 21 and 71 | 1491 |
| 48 and 150 | 1200 |
| 67 and 164 | 10988 |
| 74 and 143 | 10582 |