Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 182 and 133
The least common multiple (LCM) of 182 and 133 is 3458.
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 133?
First, calculate the GCD of 182 and 133 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 182 ÷ 133 = 1 remainder 49 |
| 2 | 133 ÷ 49 = 2 remainder 35 |
| 3 | 49 ÷ 35 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 35 ÷ 14 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 172 and 151 | 25972 |
| 120 and 48 | 240 |
| 46 and 139 | 6394 |
| 177 and 135 | 7965 |
| 53 and 174 | 9222 |