Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 184 and 104
The least common multiple (LCM) of 184 and 104 is 2392.
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 184 and 104?
First, calculate the GCD of 184 and 104 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 184 ÷ 104 = 1 remainder 80 |
| 2 | 104 ÷ 80 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 80 ÷ 24 = 3 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 8 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 48 and 97 | 4656 |
| 167 and 117 | 19539 |
| 56 and 128 | 896 |
| 73 and 114 | 8322 |
| 122 and 50 | 3050 |