Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 182 and 95
The least common multiple (LCM) of 182 and 95 is 17290.
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 95?
First, calculate the GCD of 182 and 95 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 182 ÷ 95 = 1 remainder 87 |
| 2 | 95 ÷ 87 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 87 ÷ 8 = 10 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 160 and 75 | 2400 |
| 181 and 19 | 3439 |
| 38 and 39 | 1482 |
| 108 and 166 | 8964 |
| 37 and 118 | 4366 |