Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 90 and 182
The least common multiple (LCM) of 90 and 182 is 8190.
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 90 and 182?
First, calculate the GCD of 90 and 182 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 90 ÷ 182 = 0 remainder 90 |
| 2 | 182 ÷ 90 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 90 ÷ 2 = 45 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 62 and 11 | 682 |
| 18 and 80 | 720 |
| 97 and 42 | 4074 |
| 186 and 28 | 2604 |
| 185 and 176 | 32560 |