Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 182 and 37
The least common multiple (LCM) of 182 and 37 is 6734.
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 37?
First, calculate the GCD of 182 and 37 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 182 ÷ 37 = 4 remainder 34 |
| 2 | 37 ÷ 34 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 34 ÷ 3 = 11 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 128 and 43 | 5504 |
| 14 and 24 | 168 |
| 13 and 49 | 637 |
| 135 and 198 | 2970 |
| 175 and 102 | 17850 |