Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 182 and 73
The least common multiple (LCM) of 182 and 73 is 13286.
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 73?
First, calculate the GCD of 182 and 73 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 182 ÷ 73 = 2 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 73 ÷ 36 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 1 = 36 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 142 and 41 | 5822 |
| 57 and 93 | 1767 |
| 46 and 97 | 4462 |
| 177 and 44 | 7788 |
| 47 and 12 | 564 |