Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 184 and 189
The least common multiple (LCM) of 184 and 189 is 34776.
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 189?
First, calculate the GCD of 184 and 189 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 184 ÷ 189 = 0 remainder 184 |
| 2 | 189 ÷ 184 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 184 ÷ 5 = 36 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 38 and 185 | 7030 |
| 147 and 124 | 18228 |
| 152 and 175 | 26600 |
| 42 and 108 | 756 |
| 136 and 91 | 12376 |