Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 74 and 182
The least common multiple (LCM) of 74 and 182 is 6734.
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 74 and 182?
First, calculate the GCD of 74 and 182 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 74 ÷ 182 = 0 remainder 74 |
| 2 | 182 ÷ 74 = 2 remainder 34 |
| 3 | 74 ÷ 34 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 34 ÷ 6 = 5 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 32 and 114 | 1824 |
| 142 and 147 | 20874 |
| 117 and 59 | 6903 |
| 117 and 132 | 5148 |
| 37 and 14 | 518 |