Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 182 and 111
The least common multiple (LCM) of 182 and 111 is 20202.
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 182 and 111?
First, calculate the GCD of 182 and 111 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 182 ÷ 111 = 1 remainder 71 |
| 2 | 111 ÷ 71 = 1 remainder 40 |
| 3 | 71 ÷ 40 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 4 | 40 ÷ 31 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 5 | 31 ÷ 9 = 3 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 9 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 133 and 186 | 24738 |
| 106 and 50 | 2650 |
| 147 and 72 | 3528 |
| 110 and 124 | 6820 |
| 18 and 120 | 360 |