Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 182 and 34
The least common multiple (LCM) of 182 and 34 is 3094.
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 34?
First, calculate the GCD of 182 and 34 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 182 ÷ 34 = 5 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 34 ÷ 12 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 67 and 109 | 7303 |
| 61 and 95 | 5795 |
| 120 and 19 | 2280 |
| 88 and 129 | 11352 |
| 76 and 124 | 2356 |