Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 181 and 33
The least common multiple (LCM) of 181 and 33 is 5973.
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 33?
First, calculate the GCD of 181 and 33 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 181 ÷ 33 = 5 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 33 ÷ 16 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 1 = 16 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 76 and 62 | 2356 |
| 74 and 198 | 7326 |
| 162 and 102 | 2754 |
| 151 and 62 | 9362 |
| 142 and 173 | 24566 |