Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 182 and 147
The least common multiple (LCM) of 182 and 147 is 3822.
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 147?
First, calculate the GCD of 182 and 147 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 182 ÷ 147 = 1 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 147 ÷ 35 = 4 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 7 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 81 and 54 | 162 |
| 14 and 51 | 714 |
| 47 and 18 | 846 |
| 138 and 105 | 4830 |
| 120 and 159 | 6360 |