Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 181 and 66
The least common multiple (LCM) of 181 and 66 is 11946.
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 66?
First, calculate the GCD of 181 and 66 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 181 ÷ 66 = 2 remainder 49 |
| 2 | 66 ÷ 49 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 49 ÷ 17 = 2 remainder 15 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 15 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 185 and 106 | 19610 |
| 24 and 106 | 1272 |
| 170 and 39 | 6630 |
| 117 and 137 | 16029 |
| 32 and 171 | 5472 |