Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 72 and 182
The least common multiple (LCM) of 72 and 182 is 6552.
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 72 and 182?
First, calculate the GCD of 72 and 182 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 72 ÷ 182 = 0 remainder 72 |
| 2 | 182 ÷ 72 = 2 remainder 38 |
| 3 | 72 ÷ 38 = 1 remainder 34 |
| 4 | 38 ÷ 34 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 34 ÷ 4 = 8 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 132 and 141 | 6204 |
| 188 and 149 | 28012 |
| 158 and 11 | 1738 |
| 144 and 22 | 1584 |
| 196 and 185 | 36260 |