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 |
|---|---|
| 162 and 106 | 8586 |
| 118 and 169 | 19942 |
| 170 and 102 | 510 |
| 135 and 139 | 18765 |
| 179 and 101 | 18079 |