Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 183 and 111
The least common multiple (LCM) of 183 and 111 is 6771.
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 183 and 111?
First, calculate the GCD of 183 and 111 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 183 ÷ 111 = 1 remainder 72 |
| 2 | 111 ÷ 72 = 1 remainder 39 |
| 3 | 72 ÷ 39 = 1 remainder 33 |
| 4 | 39 ÷ 33 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 33 ÷ 6 = 5 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 25 and 128 | 3200 |
| 177 and 37 | 6549 |
| 128 and 85 | 10880 |
| 198 and 53 | 10494 |
| 199 and 33 | 6567 |