Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 27 and 182
The least common multiple (LCM) of 27 and 182 is 4914.
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 27 and 182?
First, calculate the GCD of 27 and 182 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 27 ÷ 182 = 0 remainder 27 |
| 2 | 182 ÷ 27 = 6 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 27 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 64 and 175 | 11200 |
| 32 and 101 | 3232 |
| 154 and 185 | 28490 |
| 164 and 139 | 22796 |
| 165 and 17 | 2805 |