Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 183 and 118
The least common multiple (LCM) of 183 and 118 is 21594.
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 183 and 118?
First, calculate the GCD of 183 and 118 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 183 ÷ 118 = 1 remainder 65 |
| 2 | 118 ÷ 65 = 1 remainder 53 |
| 3 | 65 ÷ 53 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 53 ÷ 12 = 4 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 198 and 40 | 3960 |
| 29 and 160 | 4640 |
| 200 and 196 | 9800 |
| 97 and 154 | 14938 |
| 138 and 117 | 5382 |