Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 48 and 182
The least common multiple (LCM) of 48 and 182 is 4368.
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 48 and 182?
First, calculate the GCD of 48 and 182 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 48 ÷ 182 = 0 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 182 ÷ 48 = 3 remainder 38 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 38 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 38 ÷ 10 = 3 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 59 and 15 | 885 |
| 151 and 90 | 13590 |
| 159 and 141 | 7473 |
| 140 and 93 | 13020 |
| 146 and 82 | 5986 |