Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 181 and 80
The least common multiple (LCM) of 181 and 80 is 14480.
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 80?
First, calculate the GCD of 181 and 80 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 181 ÷ 80 = 2 remainder 21 |
| 2 | 80 ÷ 21 = 3 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 21 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 4 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 158 and 47 | 7426 |
| 60 and 27 | 540 |
| 61 and 146 | 8906 |
| 14 and 25 | 350 |
| 88 and 166 | 7304 |