Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 183 and 89
The least common multiple (LCM) of 183 and 89 is 16287.
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 89?
First, calculate the GCD of 183 and 89 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 183 ÷ 89 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 2 | 89 ÷ 5 = 17 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 39 and 167 | 6513 |
| 36 and 108 | 108 |
| 170 and 28 | 2380 |
| 26 and 85 | 2210 |
| 136 and 15 | 2040 |