Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 182 and 81
The least common multiple (LCM) of 182 and 81 is 14742.
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 81?
First, calculate the GCD of 182 and 81 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 182 ÷ 81 = 2 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 81 ÷ 20 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 1 = 20 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 143 and 90 | 12870 |
| 149 and 53 | 7897 |
| 16 and 122 | 976 |
| 98 and 189 | 2646 |
| 155 and 102 | 15810 |