Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 181 and 90
The least common multiple (LCM) of 181 and 90 is 16290.
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 90?
First, calculate the GCD of 181 and 90 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 181 ÷ 90 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 2 | 90 ÷ 1 = 90 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 200 and 122 | 12200 |
| 151 and 62 | 9362 |
| 72 and 190 | 6840 |
| 17 and 131 | 2227 |
| 18 and 25 | 450 |