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 |
|---|---|
| 140 and 197 | 27580 |
| 121 and 45 | 5445 |
| 126 and 97 | 12222 |
| 144 and 107 | 15408 |
| 192 and 51 | 3264 |