Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 119 and 184
The least common multiple (LCM) of 119 and 184 is 21896.
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 119 and 184?
First, calculate the GCD of 119 and 184 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 119 ÷ 184 = 0 remainder 119 |
| 2 | 184 ÷ 119 = 1 remainder 65 |
| 3 | 119 ÷ 65 = 1 remainder 54 |
| 4 | 65 ÷ 54 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 5 | 54 ÷ 11 = 4 remainder 10 |
| 6 | 11 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 123 and 45 | 1845 |
| 116 and 12 | 348 |
| 174 and 105 | 6090 |
| 178 and 169 | 30082 |
| 100 and 55 | 1100 |