Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 181 and 188
The least common multiple (LCM) of 181 and 188 is 34028.
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 188?
First, calculate the GCD of 181 and 188 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 181 ÷ 188 = 0 remainder 181 |
| 2 | 188 ÷ 181 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 181 ÷ 7 = 25 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 141 and 145 | 20445 |
| 39 and 82 | 3198 |
| 173 and 115 | 19895 |
| 129 and 30 | 1290 |
| 176 and 22 | 176 |