Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 182 and 99
The least common multiple (LCM) of 182 and 99 is 18018.
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 99?
First, calculate the GCD of 182 and 99 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 182 ÷ 99 = 1 remainder 83 |
| 2 | 99 ÷ 83 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 83 ÷ 16 = 5 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 153 and 144 | 2448 |
| 37 and 144 | 5328 |
| 26 and 135 | 3510 |
| 14 and 122 | 854 |
| 171 and 182 | 31122 |