Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 184 and 119
The least common multiple (LCM) of 184 and 119 is 21896.
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 119?
First, calculate the GCD of 184 and 119 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 184 ÷ 119 = 1 remainder 65 |
| 2 | 119 ÷ 65 = 1 remainder 54 |
| 3 | 65 ÷ 54 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 54 ÷ 11 = 4 remainder 10 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 46 and 158 | 3634 |
| 191 and 29 | 5539 |
| 21 and 24 | 168 |
| 98 and 144 | 7056 |
| 162 and 120 | 3240 |