Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 50 and 182
The least common multiple (LCM) of 50 and 182 is 4550.
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 50 and 182?
First, calculate the GCD of 50 and 182 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 50 ÷ 182 = 0 remainder 50 |
| 2 | 182 ÷ 50 = 3 remainder 32 |
| 3 | 50 ÷ 32 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 4 | 32 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 5 | 18 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 14 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 123 and 85 | 10455 |
| 60 and 25 | 300 |
| 21 and 45 | 315 |
| 97 and 36 | 3492 |
| 148 and 38 | 2812 |