Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 182 and 183
The least common multiple (LCM) of 182 and 183 is 33306.
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 183?
First, calculate the GCD of 182 and 183 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 182 ÷ 183 = 0 remainder 182 |
| 2 | 183 ÷ 182 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 182 ÷ 1 = 182 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 73 and 85 | 6205 |
| 194 and 39 | 7566 |
| 156 and 150 | 3900 |
| 119 and 197 | 23443 |
| 54 and 12 | 108 |