Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 184 and 19
The least common multiple (LCM) of 184 and 19 is 3496.
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 19?
First, calculate the GCD of 184 and 19 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 184 ÷ 19 = 9 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 19 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 37 and 24 | 888 |
| 177 and 187 | 33099 |
| 36 and 134 | 2412 |
| 117 and 114 | 4446 |
| 82 and 41 | 82 |