Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 182 and 146
The least common multiple (LCM) of 182 and 146 is 13286.
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 146?
First, calculate the GCD of 182 and 146 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 182 ÷ 146 = 1 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 146 ÷ 36 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 2 = 18 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 181 and 179 | 32399 |
| 200 and 102 | 10200 |
| 117 and 140 | 16380 |
| 14 and 117 | 1638 |
| 13 and 99 | 1287 |