Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 191 and 182
The least common multiple (LCM) of 191 and 182 is 34762.
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 191 and 182?
First, calculate the GCD of 191 and 182 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 191 ÷ 182 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 2 | 182 ÷ 9 = 20 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 9 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 23 and 195 | 4485 |
| 81 and 93 | 2511 |
| 65 and 164 | 10660 |
| 75 and 189 | 4725 |
| 25 and 135 | 675 |