Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 183 and 41
The least common multiple (LCM) of 183 and 41 is 7503.
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 41?
First, calculate the GCD of 183 and 41 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 183 ÷ 41 = 4 remainder 19 |
| 2 | 41 ÷ 19 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 19 ÷ 3 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 199 and 40 | 7960 |
| 27 and 87 | 783 |
| 35 and 84 | 420 |
| 188 and 186 | 17484 |
| 31 and 148 | 4588 |