Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 182 and 49
The least common multiple (LCM) of 182 and 49 is 1274.
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 49?
First, calculate the GCD of 182 and 49 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 182 ÷ 49 = 3 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 49 ÷ 35 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 14 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 99 and 147 | 4851 |
| 143 and 80 | 11440 |
| 20 and 77 | 1540 |
| 37 and 179 | 6623 |
| 177 and 59 | 177 |