Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 184 and 180
The least common multiple (LCM) of 184 and 180 is 8280.
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 180?
First, calculate the GCD of 184 and 180 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 184 ÷ 180 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 180 ÷ 4 = 45 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 50 and 76 | 1900 |
| 50 and 197 | 9850 |
| 101 and 18 | 1818 |
| 187 and 198 | 3366 |
| 174 and 139 | 24186 |