Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 176 and 182
The least common multiple (LCM) of 176 and 182 is 16016.
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 176 and 182?
First, calculate the GCD of 176 and 182 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 176 ÷ 182 = 0 remainder 176 |
| 2 | 182 ÷ 176 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 176 ÷ 6 = 29 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 144 and 156 | 1872 |
| 140 and 111 | 15540 |
| 166 and 90 | 7470 |
| 130 and 26 | 130 |
| 187 and 136 | 1496 |