Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 46 and 182
The least common multiple (LCM) of 46 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 46 and 182?
First, calculate the GCD of 46 and 182 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 46 ÷ 182 = 0 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 182 ÷ 46 = 3 remainder 44 |
| 3 | 46 ÷ 44 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 44 ÷ 2 = 22 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 179 and 86 | 15394 |
| 50 and 119 | 5950 |
| 186 and 138 | 4278 |
| 85 and 155 | 2635 |
| 72 and 137 | 9864 |