Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 184 and 155
The least common multiple (LCM) of 184 and 155 is 28520.
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 155?
First, calculate the GCD of 184 and 155 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 184 ÷ 155 = 1 remainder 29 |
| 2 | 155 ÷ 29 = 5 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 29 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 79 and 77 | 6083 |
| 45 and 196 | 8820 |
| 177 and 57 | 3363 |
| 12 and 82 | 492 |
| 115 and 159 | 18285 |