Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 184 and 173
The least common multiple (LCM) of 184 and 173 is 31832.
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 173?
First, calculate the GCD of 184 and 173 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 184 ÷ 173 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 173 ÷ 11 = 15 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 172 and 186 | 15996 |
| 12 and 87 | 348 |
| 124 and 143 | 17732 |
| 97 and 118 | 11446 |
| 70 and 22 | 770 |