Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 182 and 79
The least common multiple (LCM) of 182 and 79 is 14378.
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 79?
First, calculate the GCD of 182 and 79 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 182 ÷ 79 = 2 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 79 ÷ 24 = 3 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 7 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 23 and 129 | 2967 |
| 13 and 58 | 754 |
| 164 and 167 | 27388 |
| 56 and 36 | 504 |
| 188 and 57 | 10716 |