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 |
|---|---|
| 12 and 179 | 2148 |
| 135 and 57 | 2565 |
| 20 and 187 | 3740 |
| 159 and 17 | 2703 |
| 174 and 44 | 3828 |