Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 182 and 192
The least common multiple (LCM) of 182 and 192 is 17472.
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 192?
First, calculate the GCD of 182 and 192 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 182 ÷ 192 = 0 remainder 182 |
| 2 | 192 ÷ 182 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 182 ÷ 10 = 18 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 119 and 85 | 595 |
| 141 and 20 | 2820 |
| 85 and 135 | 2295 |
| 188 and 45 | 8460 |
| 49 and 173 | 8477 |