Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 182 and 172
The least common multiple (LCM) of 182 and 172 is 15652.
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 172?
First, calculate the GCD of 182 and 172 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 182 ÷ 172 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 172 ÷ 10 = 17 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 77 and 101 | 7777 |
| 131 and 91 | 11921 |
| 160 and 26 | 2080 |
| 194 and 86 | 8342 |
| 37 and 41 | 1517 |