Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 181 and 185
The least common multiple (LCM) of 181 and 185 is 33485.
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 185?
First, calculate the GCD of 181 and 185 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 181 ÷ 185 = 0 remainder 181 |
| 2 | 185 ÷ 181 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 181 ÷ 4 = 45 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 50 and 179 | 8950 |
| 30 and 138 | 690 |
| 105 and 174 | 6090 |
| 34 and 33 | 1122 |
| 52 and 71 | 3692 |