Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 183 and 180
The least common multiple (LCM) of 183 and 180 is 10980.
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 180?
First, calculate the GCD of 183 and 180 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 183 ÷ 180 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 2 | 180 ÷ 3 = 60 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 164 and 167 | 27388 |
| 85 and 36 | 3060 |
| 133 and 35 | 665 |
| 72 and 117 | 936 |
| 29 and 115 | 3335 |