Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 181 and 74
The least common multiple (LCM) of 181 and 74 is 13394.
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 74?
First, calculate the GCD of 181 and 74 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 181 ÷ 74 = 2 remainder 33 |
| 2 | 74 ÷ 33 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 33 ÷ 8 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 82 and 141 | 11562 |
| 157 and 101 | 15857 |
| 107 and 33 | 3531 |
| 185 and 140 | 5180 |
| 17 and 198 | 3366 |