Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 13 and 182
The least common multiple (LCM) of 13 and 182 is 182.
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 13 and 182?
First, calculate the GCD of 13 and 182 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 13 ÷ 182 = 0 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 182 ÷ 13 = 14 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 163 and 98 | 15974 |
| 175 and 104 | 18200 |
| 14 and 52 | 364 |
| 168 and 108 | 1512 |
| 177 and 62 | 10974 |