Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 182 and 136
The least common multiple (LCM) of 182 and 136 is 12376.
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 136?
First, calculate the GCD of 182 and 136 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 182 ÷ 136 = 1 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 136 ÷ 46 = 2 remainder 44 |
| 3 | 46 ÷ 44 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 44 ÷ 2 = 22 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 123 and 37 | 4551 |
| 70 and 196 | 980 |
| 12 and 170 | 1020 |
| 66 and 131 | 8646 |
| 187 and 15 | 2805 |