Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 184 and 170
The least common multiple (LCM) of 184 and 170 is 15640.
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 170?
First, calculate the GCD of 184 and 170 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 184 ÷ 170 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 170 ÷ 14 = 12 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 115 and 132 | 15180 |
| 152 and 38 | 152 |
| 124 and 87 | 10788 |
| 99 and 191 | 18909 |
| 158 and 73 | 11534 |