Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 191 and 161
The least common multiple (LCM) of 191 and 161 is 30751.
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 191 and 161?
First, calculate the GCD of 191 and 161 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 191 ÷ 161 = 1 remainder 30 |
| 2 | 161 ÷ 30 = 5 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 30 ÷ 11 = 2 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 |
|---|---|
| 185 and 153 | 28305 |
| 104 and 144 | 1872 |
| 70 and 21 | 210 |
| 34 and 102 | 102 |
| 59 and 95 | 5605 |