Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 182 and 171
The least common multiple (LCM) of 182 and 171 is 31122.
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 171?
First, calculate the GCD of 182 and 171 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 182 ÷ 171 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 171 ÷ 11 = 15 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 105 and 171 | 5985 |
| 121 and 195 | 23595 |
| 141 and 94 | 282 |
| 57 and 56 | 3192 |
| 195 and 140 | 5460 |