Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 184 and 165
The least common multiple (LCM) of 184 and 165 is 30360.
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 165?
First, calculate the GCD of 184 and 165 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 184 ÷ 165 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 2 | 165 ÷ 19 = 8 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 19 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 130 and 197 | 25610 |
| 77 and 88 | 616 |
| 42 and 197 | 8274 |
| 174 and 16 | 1392 |
| 49 and 69 | 3381 |