Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 181 and 56
The least common multiple (LCM) of 181 and 56 is 10136.
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 56?
First, calculate the GCD of 181 and 56 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 181 ÷ 56 = 3 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 56 ÷ 13 = 4 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 52 and 45 | 2340 |
| 150 and 100 | 300 |
| 51 and 111 | 1887 |
| 40 and 135 | 1080 |
| 162 and 74 | 5994 |