Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 183 and 191
The least common multiple (LCM) of 183 and 191 is 34953.
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 191?
First, calculate the GCD of 183 and 191 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 183 ÷ 191 = 0 remainder 183 |
| 2 | 191 ÷ 183 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 183 ÷ 8 = 22 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 34 and 27 | 918 |
| 144 and 134 | 9648 |
| 120 and 186 | 3720 |
| 77 and 36 | 2772 |
| 142 and 94 | 6674 |