Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 183 and 58
The least common multiple (LCM) of 183 and 58 is 10614.
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 58?
First, calculate the GCD of 183 and 58 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 183 ÷ 58 = 3 remainder 9 |
| 2 | 58 ÷ 9 = 6 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 9 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 184 and 175 | 32200 |
| 125 and 128 | 16000 |
| 152 and 78 | 5928 |
| 124 and 41 | 5084 |
| 190 and 182 | 17290 |