Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 184 and 126
The least common multiple (LCM) of 184 and 126 is 11592.
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 126?
First, calculate the GCD of 184 and 126 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 184 ÷ 126 = 1 remainder 58 |
| 2 | 126 ÷ 58 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 58 ÷ 10 = 5 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 97 and 197 | 19109 |
| 12 and 20 | 60 |
| 58 and 30 | 870 |
| 93 and 166 | 15438 |
| 47 and 46 | 2162 |