Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 130 and 184
The least common multiple (LCM) of 130 and 184 is 11960.
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 130 and 184?
First, calculate the GCD of 130 and 184 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 130 ÷ 184 = 0 remainder 130 |
| 2 | 184 ÷ 130 = 1 remainder 54 |
| 3 | 130 ÷ 54 = 2 remainder 22 |
| 4 | 54 ÷ 22 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 5 | 22 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 53 and 155 | 8215 |
| 35 and 196 | 980 |
| 51 and 86 | 4386 |
| 172 and 168 | 7224 |
| 197 and 82 | 16154 |