Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 183 and 119
The least common multiple (LCM) of 183 and 119 is 21777.
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 119?
First, calculate the GCD of 183 and 119 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 183 ÷ 119 = 1 remainder 64 |
| 2 | 119 ÷ 64 = 1 remainder 55 |
| 3 | 64 ÷ 55 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 55 ÷ 9 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 14 and 148 | 1036 |
| 141 and 62 | 8742 |
| 188 and 74 | 6956 |
| 157 and 124 | 19468 |
| 123 and 186 | 7626 |