Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 180 and 82
The least common multiple (LCM) of 180 and 82 is 7380.
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 180 and 82?
First, calculate the GCD of 180 and 82 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 180 ÷ 82 = 2 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 82 ÷ 16 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 2 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 123 and 18 | 738 |
| 83 and 95 | 7885 |
| 178 and 113 | 20114 |
| 194 and 85 | 16490 |
| 93 and 157 | 14601 |