Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 181 and 194
The least common multiple (LCM) of 181 and 194 is 35114.
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 194?
First, calculate the GCD of 181 and 194 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 181 ÷ 194 = 0 remainder 181 |
| 2 | 194 ÷ 181 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 181 ÷ 13 = 13 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 1 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 24 and 131 | 3144 |
| 188 and 148 | 6956 |
| 146 and 27 | 3942 |
| 131 and 143 | 18733 |
| 84 and 54 | 756 |