Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 172 and 182
The least common multiple (LCM) of 172 and 182 is 15652.
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 172 and 182?
First, calculate the GCD of 172 and 182 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 172 ÷ 182 = 0 remainder 172 |
| 2 | 182 ÷ 172 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 172 ÷ 10 = 17 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 189 and 95 | 17955 |
| 11 and 10 | 110 |
| 172 and 182 | 15652 |
| 194 and 72 | 6984 |
| 175 and 199 | 34825 |