Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 196 and 181
The least common multiple (LCM) of 196 and 181 is 35476.
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 196 and 181?
First, calculate the GCD of 196 and 181 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 196 ÷ 181 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 181 ÷ 15 = 12 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 1 = 15 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 103 and 173 | 17819 |
| 180 and 16 | 720 |
| 148 and 117 | 17316 |
| 91 and 99 | 9009 |
| 53 and 113 | 5989 |