Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 68 and 182
The least common multiple (LCM) of 68 and 182 is 6188.
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 68 and 182?
First, calculate the GCD of 68 and 182 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 68 ÷ 182 = 0 remainder 68 |
| 2 | 182 ÷ 68 = 2 remainder 46 |
| 3 | 68 ÷ 46 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 4 | 46 ÷ 22 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 22 ÷ 2 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 12 and 120 | 120 |
| 41 and 180 | 7380 |
| 155 and 169 | 26195 |
| 60 and 16 | 240 |
| 145 and 123 | 17835 |