Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 38 and 182
The least common multiple (LCM) of 38 and 182 is 3458.
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 38 and 182?
First, calculate the GCD of 38 and 182 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 38 ÷ 182 = 0 remainder 38 |
| 2 | 182 ÷ 38 = 4 remainder 30 |
| 3 | 38 ÷ 30 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 30 ÷ 8 = 3 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 129 and 26 | 3354 |
| 151 and 121 | 18271 |
| 181 and 55 | 9955 |
| 115 and 148 | 17020 |
| 159 and 137 | 21783 |