Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 184 and 187
The least common multiple (LCM) of 184 and 187 is 34408.
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 187?
First, calculate the GCD of 184 and 187 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 184 ÷ 187 = 0 remainder 184 |
| 2 | 187 ÷ 184 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 184 ÷ 3 = 61 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 122 and 86 | 5246 |
| 15 and 155 | 465 |
| 14 and 199 | 2786 |
| 69 and 190 | 13110 |
| 197 and 103 | 20291 |