Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 63 and 182
The least common multiple (LCM) of 63 and 182 is 1638.
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 63 and 182?
First, calculate the GCD of 63 and 182 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 63 ÷ 182 = 0 remainder 63 |
| 2 | 182 ÷ 63 = 2 remainder 56 |
| 3 | 63 ÷ 56 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 56 ÷ 7 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 73 and 178 | 12994 |
| 130 and 174 | 11310 |
| 195 and 13 | 195 |
| 144 and 76 | 2736 |
| 11 and 15 | 165 |