Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 184 and 134
The least common multiple (LCM) of 184 and 134 is 12328.
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 134?
First, calculate the GCD of 184 and 134 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 184 ÷ 134 = 1 remainder 50 |
| 2 | 134 ÷ 50 = 2 remainder 34 |
| 3 | 50 ÷ 34 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 4 | 34 ÷ 16 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 16 ÷ 2 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 176 and 68 | 2992 |
| 92 and 26 | 1196 |
| 78 and 115 | 8970 |
| 135 and 183 | 8235 |
| 143 and 26 | 286 |