Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 37 and 181
The least common multiple (LCM) of 37 and 181 is 6697.
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 37 and 181?
First, calculate the GCD of 37 and 181 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 37 ÷ 181 = 0 remainder 37 |
| 2 | 181 ÷ 37 = 4 remainder 33 |
| 3 | 37 ÷ 33 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 33 ÷ 4 = 8 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 61 and 37 | 2257 |
| 196 and 63 | 1764 |
| 166 and 125 | 20750 |
| 86 and 147 | 12642 |
| 126 and 59 | 7434 |