Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 154 and 182
The least common multiple (LCM) of 154 and 182 is 2002.
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 154 and 182?
First, calculate the GCD of 154 and 182 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 154 ÷ 182 = 0 remainder 154 |
| 2 | 182 ÷ 154 = 1 remainder 28 |
| 3 | 154 ÷ 28 = 5 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 28 ÷ 14 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 118 and 123 | 14514 |
| 138 and 24 | 552 |
| 17 and 76 | 1292 |
| 46 and 13 | 598 |
| 189 and 108 | 756 |