Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 182 and 116
The least common multiple (LCM) of 182 and 116 is 10556.
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 116?
First, calculate the GCD of 182 and 116 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 182 ÷ 116 = 1 remainder 66 |
| 2 | 116 ÷ 66 = 1 remainder 50 |
| 3 | 66 ÷ 50 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 4 | 50 ÷ 16 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 16 ÷ 2 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 191 and 40 | 7640 |
| 72 and 180 | 360 |
| 46 and 135 | 6210 |
| 30 and 100 | 300 |
| 23 and 66 | 1518 |