Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 64 and 182
The least common multiple (LCM) of 64 and 182 is 5824.
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 64 and 182?
First, calculate the GCD of 64 and 182 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 64 ÷ 182 = 0 remainder 64 |
| 2 | 182 ÷ 64 = 2 remainder 54 |
| 3 | 64 ÷ 54 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 54 ÷ 10 = 5 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 106 and 43 | 4558 |
| 194 and 120 | 11640 |
| 102 and 70 | 3570 |
| 167 and 145 | 24215 |
| 181 and 95 | 17195 |