Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 182 and 114
The least common multiple (LCM) of 182 and 114 is 10374.
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 114?
First, calculate the GCD of 182 and 114 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 182 ÷ 114 = 1 remainder 68 |
| 2 | 114 ÷ 68 = 1 remainder 46 |
| 3 | 68 ÷ 46 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 4 | 46 ÷ 22 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 22 ÷ 2 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 18 and 123 | 738 |
| 34 and 169 | 5746 |
| 155 and 92 | 14260 |
| 159 and 137 | 21783 |
| 183 and 32 | 5856 |