Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 184 and 110
The least common multiple (LCM) of 184 and 110 is 10120.
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 110?
First, calculate the GCD of 184 and 110 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 184 ÷ 110 = 1 remainder 74 |
| 2 | 110 ÷ 74 = 1 remainder 36 |
| 3 | 74 ÷ 36 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 36 ÷ 2 = 18 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 169 and 96 | 16224 |
| 58 and 149 | 8642 |
| 45 and 15 | 45 |
| 26 and 144 | 1872 |
| 71 and 178 | 12638 |