Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 184 and 115
The least common multiple (LCM) of 184 and 115 is 920.
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 115?
First, calculate the GCD of 184 and 115 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 184 ÷ 115 = 1 remainder 69 |
| 2 | 115 ÷ 69 = 1 remainder 46 |
| 3 | 69 ÷ 46 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 4 | 46 ÷ 23 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 33 and 189 | 2079 |
| 52 and 146 | 3796 |
| 191 and 95 | 18145 |
| 55 and 118 | 6490 |
| 186 and 58 | 5394 |