Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 183 and 155
The least common multiple (LCM) of 183 and 155 is 28365.
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 155?
First, calculate the GCD of 183 and 155 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 183 ÷ 155 = 1 remainder 28 |
| 2 | 155 ÷ 28 = 5 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 28 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 187 and 188 | 35156 |
| 196 and 112 | 784 |
| 134 and 24 | 1608 |
| 37 and 143 | 5291 |
| 136 and 178 | 12104 |