
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 184 and 20
The least common multiple (LCM) of 184 and 20 is 920.
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 20?
First, calculate the GCD of 184 and 20 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
Step | Calculation |
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1 | 184 ÷ 20 = 9 remainder 4 |
2 | 20 ÷ 4 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
Numbers | LCM |
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128 and 185 | 23680 |
129 and 80 | 10320 |
55 and 89 | 4895 |
17 and 100 | 1700 |
53 and 25 | 1325 |