Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 183 and 31
The least common multiple (LCM) of 183 and 31 is 5673.
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 31?
First, calculate the GCD of 183 and 31 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 183 ÷ 31 = 5 remainder 28 |
| 2 | 31 ÷ 28 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 28 ÷ 3 = 9 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 74 and 29 | 2146 |
| 190 and 108 | 10260 |
| 86 and 52 | 2236 |
| 161 and 11 | 1771 |
| 161 and 33 | 5313 |