Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 139 and 182
The least common multiple (LCM) of 139 and 182 is 25298.
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 139 and 182?
First, calculate the GCD of 139 and 182 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 139 ÷ 182 = 0 remainder 139 |
| 2 | 182 ÷ 139 = 1 remainder 43 |
| 3 | 139 ÷ 43 = 3 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 43 ÷ 10 = 4 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 10 and 40 | 40 |
| 64 and 166 | 5312 |
| 119 and 126 | 2142 |
| 87 and 140 | 12180 |
| 100 and 56 | 1400 |