Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 127 and 184
The least common multiple (LCM) of 127 and 184 is 23368.
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 127 and 184?
First, calculate the GCD of 127 and 184 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 127 ÷ 184 = 0 remainder 127 |
| 2 | 184 ÷ 127 = 1 remainder 57 |
| 3 | 127 ÷ 57 = 2 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 57 ÷ 13 = 4 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 178 and 153 | 27234 |
| 95 and 160 | 3040 |
| 106 and 76 | 4028 |
| 134 and 166 | 11122 |
| 30 and 17 | 510 |