Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 182 and 64
The least common multiple (LCM) of 182 and 64 is 5824.
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 64?
First, calculate the GCD of 182 and 64 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 182 ÷ 64 = 2 remainder 54 |
| 2 | 64 ÷ 54 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 54 ÷ 10 = 5 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 128 and 185 | 23680 |
| 46 and 70 | 1610 |
| 73 and 161 | 11753 |
| 184 and 121 | 22264 |
| 199 and 197 | 39203 |