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 |
|---|---|
| 123 and 81 | 3321 |
| 68 and 131 | 8908 |
| 167 and 151 | 25217 |
| 152 and 130 | 9880 |
| 173 and 91 | 15743 |