Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 184 and 188
The least common multiple (LCM) of 184 and 188 is 8648.
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 188?
First, calculate the GCD of 184 and 188 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 184 ÷ 188 = 0 remainder 184 |
| 2 | 188 ÷ 184 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 184 ÷ 4 = 46 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 119 and 98 | 1666 |
| 72 and 200 | 1800 |
| 16 and 72 | 144 |
| 87 and 184 | 16008 |
| 121 and 130 | 15730 |