Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 181 and 96
The least common multiple (LCM) of 181 and 96 is 17376.
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 96?
First, calculate the GCD of 181 and 96 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 181 ÷ 96 = 1 remainder 85 |
| 2 | 96 ÷ 85 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 85 ÷ 11 = 7 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 72 and 175 | 12600 |
| 80 and 99 | 7920 |
| 17 and 22 | 374 |
| 12 and 73 | 876 |
| 180 and 153 | 3060 |