Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 183 and 189
The least common multiple (LCM) of 183 and 189 is 11529.
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 189?
First, calculate the GCD of 183 and 189 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 183 ÷ 189 = 0 remainder 183 |
| 2 | 189 ÷ 183 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 183 ÷ 6 = 30 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 121 and 55 | 605 |
| 40 and 18 | 360 |
| 117 and 47 | 5499 |
| 76 and 186 | 7068 |
| 114 and 98 | 5586 |