Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 24 and 131
The least common multiple (LCM) of 24 and 131 is 3144.
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 24 and 131?
First, calculate the GCD of 24 and 131 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 24 ÷ 131 = 0 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 131 ÷ 24 = 5 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 98 and 72 | 3528 |
| 124 and 131 | 16244 |
| 17 and 150 | 2550 |
| 82 and 121 | 9922 |
| 56 and 180 | 2520 |