Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 154 and 183
The least common multiple (LCM) of 154 and 183 is 28182.
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 154 and 183?
First, calculate the GCD of 154 and 183 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 154 ÷ 183 = 0 remainder 154 |
| 2 | 183 ÷ 154 = 1 remainder 29 |
| 3 | 154 ÷ 29 = 5 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 29 ÷ 9 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 124 and 61 | 7564 |
| 134 and 153 | 20502 |
| 27 and 186 | 1674 |
| 158 and 42 | 3318 |
| 174 and 120 | 3480 |