Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 181 and 64
The least common multiple (LCM) of 181 and 64 is 11584.
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 64?
First, calculate the GCD of 181 and 64 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 181 ÷ 64 = 2 remainder 53 |
| 2 | 64 ÷ 53 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 53 ÷ 11 = 4 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 50 and 100 | 100 |
| 131 and 46 | 6026 |
| 21 and 198 | 1386 |
| 197 and 61 | 12017 |
| 31 and 189 | 5859 |