Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 102 and 182
The least common multiple (LCM) of 102 and 182 is 9282.
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 102 and 182?
First, calculate the GCD of 102 and 182 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 102 ÷ 182 = 0 remainder 102 |
| 2 | 182 ÷ 102 = 1 remainder 80 |
| 3 | 102 ÷ 80 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 4 | 80 ÷ 22 = 3 remainder 14 |
| 5 | 22 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 6 | 14 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 7 | 8 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 8 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 76 and 160 | 3040 |
| 152 and 151 | 22952 |
| 59 and 12 | 708 |
| 118 and 162 | 9558 |
| 55 and 36 | 1980 |