Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 181 and 19
The least common multiple (LCM) of 181 and 19 is 3439.
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 19?
First, calculate the GCD of 181 and 19 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 181 ÷ 19 = 9 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 19 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 171 and 151 | 25821 |
| 17 and 127 | 2159 |
| 61 and 37 | 2257 |
| 70 and 136 | 4760 |
| 71 and 86 | 6106 |