Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 184 and 154
The least common multiple (LCM) of 184 and 154 is 14168.
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 154?
First, calculate the GCD of 184 and 154 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 184 ÷ 154 = 1 remainder 30 |
| 2 | 154 ÷ 30 = 5 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 30 ÷ 4 = 7 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 124 and 130 | 8060 |
| 28 and 137 | 3836 |
| 118 and 159 | 18762 |
| 81 and 75 | 2025 |
| 162 and 23 | 3726 |