Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 184 and 127
The least common multiple (LCM) of 184 and 127 is 23368.
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 127?
First, calculate the GCD of 184 and 127 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 184 ÷ 127 = 1 remainder 57 |
| 2 | 127 ÷ 57 = 2 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 57 ÷ 13 = 4 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 169 and 160 | 27040 |
| 36 and 163 | 5868 |
| 29 and 142 | 4118 |
| 138 and 56 | 3864 |
| 154 and 44 | 308 |