Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 184 and 153
The least common multiple (LCM) of 184 and 153 is 28152.
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 153?
First, calculate the GCD of 184 and 153 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 184 ÷ 153 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 2 | 153 ÷ 31 = 4 remainder 29 |
| 3 | 31 ÷ 29 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 29 ÷ 2 = 14 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 82 and 15 | 1230 |
| 13 and 144 | 1872 |
| 29 and 130 | 3770 |
| 16 and 164 | 656 |
| 165 and 154 | 2310 |