Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 182 and 33
The least common multiple (LCM) of 182 and 33 is 6006.
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 33?
First, calculate the GCD of 182 and 33 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 182 ÷ 33 = 5 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 33 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 1 = 16 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 95 and 133 | 665 |
| 113 and 61 | 6893 |
| 17 and 182 | 3094 |
| 187 and 178 | 33286 |
| 73 and 179 | 13067 |