Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 136 and 184
The least common multiple (LCM) of 136 and 184 is 3128.
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 136 and 184?
First, calculate the GCD of 136 and 184 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 136 ÷ 184 = 0 remainder 136 |
| 2 | 184 ÷ 136 = 1 remainder 48 |
| 3 | 136 ÷ 48 = 2 remainder 40 |
| 4 | 48 ÷ 40 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 40 ÷ 8 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 51 and 32 | 1632 |
| 199 and 132 | 26268 |
| 59 and 168 | 9912 |
| 153 and 165 | 8415 |
| 132 and 49 | 6468 |