Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 107 and 182
The least common multiple (LCM) of 107 and 182 is 19474.
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 107 and 182?
First, calculate the GCD of 107 and 182 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 107 ÷ 182 = 0 remainder 107 |
| 2 | 182 ÷ 107 = 1 remainder 75 |
| 3 | 107 ÷ 75 = 1 remainder 32 |
| 4 | 75 ÷ 32 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 5 | 32 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 6 | 11 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 58 and 125 | 7250 |
| 17 and 31 | 527 |
| 10 and 112 | 560 |
| 52 and 138 | 3588 |
| 124 and 36 | 1116 |