Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 97 and 182
The least common multiple (LCM) of 97 and 182 is 17654.
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 97 and 182?
First, calculate the GCD of 97 and 182 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 97 ÷ 182 = 0 remainder 97 |
| 2 | 182 ÷ 97 = 1 remainder 85 |
| 3 | 97 ÷ 85 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 85 ÷ 12 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 1 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 195 and 76 | 14820 |
| 64 and 72 | 576 |
| 12 and 15 | 60 |
| 182 and 136 | 12376 |
| 165 and 184 | 30360 |