Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 156 and 182
The least common multiple (LCM) of 156 and 182 is 1092.
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 156 and 182?
First, calculate the GCD of 156 and 182 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 156 ÷ 182 = 0 remainder 156 |
| 2 | 182 ÷ 156 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 156 ÷ 26 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 23 and 182 | 4186 |
| 144 and 16 | 144 |
| 102 and 198 | 3366 |
| 15 and 187 | 2805 |
| 84 and 18 | 252 |