Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 182 and 185
The least common multiple (LCM) of 182 and 185 is 33670.
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 185?
First, calculate the GCD of 182 and 185 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 182 ÷ 185 = 0 remainder 182 |
| 2 | 185 ÷ 182 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 182 ÷ 3 = 60 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 193 and 50 | 9650 |
| 199 and 167 | 33233 |
| 191 and 104 | 19864 |
| 63 and 28 | 252 |
| 116 and 102 | 5916 |