Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 184 and 196
The least common multiple (LCM) of 184 and 196 is 9016.
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 196?
First, calculate the GCD of 184 and 196 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 184 ÷ 196 = 0 remainder 184 |
| 2 | 196 ÷ 184 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 184 ÷ 12 = 15 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 58 and 170 | 4930 |
| 140 and 11 | 1540 |
| 196 and 61 | 11956 |
| 130 and 29 | 3770 |
| 29 and 33 | 957 |