Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 23 and 182
The least common multiple (LCM) of 23 and 182 is 4186.
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 23 and 182?
First, calculate the GCD of 23 and 182 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 23 ÷ 182 = 0 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 182 ÷ 23 = 7 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 2 = 10 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 85 and 68 | 340 |
| 54 and 51 | 918 |
| 43 and 84 | 3612 |
| 23 and 25 | 575 |
| 188 and 180 | 8460 |