Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 181 and 190
The least common multiple (LCM) of 181 and 190 is 34390.
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 190?
First, calculate the GCD of 181 and 190 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 181 ÷ 190 = 0 remainder 181 |
| 2 | 190 ÷ 181 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 181 ÷ 9 = 20 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 114 and 60 | 1140 |
| 194 and 93 | 18042 |
| 147 and 78 | 3822 |
| 178 and 161 | 28658 |
| 107 and 160 | 17120 |