Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 182 and 69
The least common multiple (LCM) of 182 and 69 is 12558.
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 69?
First, calculate the GCD of 182 and 69 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 182 ÷ 69 = 2 remainder 44 |
| 2 | 69 ÷ 44 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 3 | 44 ÷ 25 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 4 | 25 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 19 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 150 and 30 | 150 |
| 12 and 126 | 252 |
| 163 and 197 | 32111 |
| 79 and 169 | 13351 |
| 62 and 125 | 7750 |