Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 182 and 179
The least common multiple (LCM) of 182 and 179 is 32578.
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 179?
First, calculate the GCD of 182 and 179 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 182 ÷ 179 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 2 | 179 ÷ 3 = 59 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 33 and 70 | 2310 |
| 159 and 81 | 4293 |
| 39 and 198 | 2574 |
| 85 and 91 | 7735 |
| 152 and 194 | 14744 |