Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 182 and 92
The least common multiple (LCM) of 182 and 92 is 8372.
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 92?
First, calculate the GCD of 182 and 92 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 182 ÷ 92 = 1 remainder 90 |
| 2 | 92 ÷ 90 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 90 ÷ 2 = 45 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 197 and 126 | 24822 |
| 107 and 81 | 8667 |
| 143 and 131 | 18733 |
| 134 and 148 | 9916 |
| 70 and 28 | 140 |