Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 35 and 181
The least common multiple (LCM) of 35 and 181 is 6335.
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 35 and 181?
First, calculate the GCD of 35 and 181 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 35 ÷ 181 = 0 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 181 ÷ 35 = 5 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 6 = 5 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 136 and 60 | 2040 |
| 184 and 172 | 7912 |
| 157 and 115 | 18055 |
| 120 and 33 | 1320 |
| 155 and 187 | 28985 |