Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 103 and 184
The least common multiple (LCM) of 103 and 184 is 18952.
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 103 and 184?
First, calculate the GCD of 103 and 184 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 103 ÷ 184 = 0 remainder 103 |
| 2 | 184 ÷ 103 = 1 remainder 81 |
| 3 | 103 ÷ 81 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 4 | 81 ÷ 22 = 3 remainder 15 |
| 5 | 22 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 6 | 15 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 171 and 72 | 1368 |
| 43 and 150 | 6450 |
| 151 and 48 | 7248 |
| 46 and 146 | 3358 |
| 95 and 196 | 18620 |