Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 181 and 59
The least common multiple (LCM) of 181 and 59 is 10679.
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 59?
First, calculate the GCD of 181 and 59 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 181 ÷ 59 = 3 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 59 ÷ 4 = 14 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 152 and 44 | 1672 |
| 87 and 94 | 8178 |
| 66 and 31 | 2046 |
| 159 and 79 | 12561 |
| 159 and 117 | 6201 |