Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 181 and 88
The least common multiple (LCM) of 181 and 88 is 15928.
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 88?
First, calculate the GCD of 181 and 88 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 181 ÷ 88 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 2 | 88 ÷ 5 = 17 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 191 and 176 | 33616 |
| 176 and 76 | 3344 |
| 196 and 98 | 196 |
| 39 and 136 | 5304 |
| 29 and 180 | 5220 |