Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 182 and 88
The least common multiple (LCM) of 182 and 88 is 8008.
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 88?
First, calculate the GCD of 182 and 88 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 182 ÷ 88 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 2 | 88 ÷ 6 = 14 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 181 and 185 | 33485 |
| 33 and 143 | 429 |
| 160 and 105 | 3360 |
| 188 and 31 | 5828 |
| 108 and 53 | 5724 |