Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 81 and 181
The least common multiple (LCM) of 81 and 181 is 14661.
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 81 and 181?
First, calculate the GCD of 81 and 181 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 81 ÷ 181 = 0 remainder 81 |
| 2 | 181 ÷ 81 = 2 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 81 ÷ 19 = 4 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 78 and 191 | 14898 |
| 131 and 72 | 9432 |
| 110 and 97 | 10670 |
| 159 and 185 | 29415 |
| 167 and 130 | 21710 |