Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 41 and 183
The least common multiple (LCM) of 41 and 183 is 7503.
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 41 and 183?
First, calculate the GCD of 41 and 183 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 41 ÷ 183 = 0 remainder 41 |
| 2 | 183 ÷ 41 = 4 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 41 ÷ 19 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 3 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 178 and 45 | 8010 |
| 88 and 153 | 13464 |
| 148 and 31 | 4588 |
| 73 and 40 | 2920 |
| 22 and 45 | 990 |