Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 183 and 46
The least common multiple (LCM) of 183 and 46 is 8418.
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 46?
First, calculate the GCD of 183 and 46 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 183 ÷ 46 = 3 remainder 45 |
| 2 | 46 ÷ 45 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 45 ÷ 1 = 45 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 56 and 98 | 392 |
| 80 and 128 | 640 |
| 132 and 174 | 3828 |
| 80 and 12 | 240 |
| 187 and 132 | 2244 |