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 |
|---|---|
| 129 and 81 | 3483 |
| 38 and 92 | 1748 |
| 70 and 198 | 6930 |
| 18 and 74 | 666 |
| 143 and 138 | 19734 |