Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 181 and 94
The least common multiple (LCM) of 181 and 94 is 17014.
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 94?
First, calculate the GCD of 181 and 94 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 181 ÷ 94 = 1 remainder 87 |
| 2 | 94 ÷ 87 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 87 ÷ 7 = 12 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 126 and 151 | 19026 |
| 160 and 78 | 6240 |
| 131 and 99 | 12969 |
| 148 and 30 | 2220 |
| 43 and 158 | 6794 |