Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 184 and 193
The least common multiple (LCM) of 184 and 193 is 35512.
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 193?
First, calculate the GCD of 184 and 193 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 184 ÷ 193 = 0 remainder 184 |
| 2 | 193 ÷ 184 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 184 ÷ 9 = 20 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 198 and 199 | 39402 |
| 66 and 181 | 11946 |
| 89 and 184 | 16376 |
| 22 and 200 | 2200 |
| 102 and 191 | 19482 |