Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 69 and 182
The least common multiple (LCM) of 69 and 182 is 12558.
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 69 and 182?
First, calculate the GCD of 69 and 182 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 69 ÷ 182 = 0 remainder 69 |
| 2 | 182 ÷ 69 = 2 remainder 44 |
| 3 | 69 ÷ 44 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 4 | 44 ÷ 25 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 5 | 25 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 6 | 19 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 41 and 148 | 6068 |
| 15 and 103 | 1545 |
| 99 and 74 | 7326 |
| 106 and 131 | 13886 |
| 65 and 37 | 2405 |