Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 183 and 80
The least common multiple (LCM) of 183 and 80 is 14640.
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 80?
First, calculate the GCD of 183 and 80 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 183 ÷ 80 = 2 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 80 ÷ 23 = 3 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 1 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 82 and 152 | 6232 |
| 111 and 85 | 9435 |
| 138 and 153 | 7038 |
| 159 and 146 | 23214 |
| 123 and 101 | 12423 |