Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 183 and 43
The least common multiple (LCM) of 183 and 43 is 7869.
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 43?
First, calculate the GCD of 183 and 43 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 183 ÷ 43 = 4 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 43 ÷ 11 = 3 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 130 and 180 | 2340 |
| 89 and 183 | 16287 |
| 15 and 95 | 285 |
| 68 and 49 | 3332 |
| 154 and 25 | 3850 |