Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 184 and 144
The least common multiple (LCM) of 184 and 144 is 3312.
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 144?
First, calculate the GCD of 184 and 144 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 184 ÷ 144 = 1 remainder 40 |
| 2 | 144 ÷ 40 = 3 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 40 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 16 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 126 and 86 | 5418 |
| 111 and 94 | 10434 |
| 171 and 200 | 34200 |
| 74 and 149 | 11026 |
| 138 and 139 | 19182 |