Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 40 and 181
The least common multiple (LCM) of 40 and 181 is 7240.
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 40 and 181?
First, calculate the GCD of 40 and 181 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 40 ÷ 181 = 0 remainder 40 |
| 2 | 181 ÷ 40 = 4 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 40 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 19 ÷ 2 = 9 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 160 and 174 | 13920 |
| 133 and 132 | 17556 |
| 151 and 168 | 25368 |
| 125 and 125 | 125 |
| 83 and 87 | 7221 |