Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 182 and 196
The least common multiple (LCM) of 182 and 196 is 2548.
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 196?
First, calculate the GCD of 182 and 196 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 182 ÷ 196 = 0 remainder 182 |
| 2 | 196 ÷ 182 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 182 ÷ 14 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 178 and 78 | 6942 |
| 86 and 56 | 2408 |
| 196 and 37 | 7252 |
| 124 and 153 | 18972 |
| 48 and 28 | 336 |