Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 184 and 44
The least common multiple (LCM) of 184 and 44 is 2024.
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 44?
First, calculate the GCD of 184 and 44 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 184 ÷ 44 = 4 remainder 8 |
| 2 | 44 ÷ 8 = 5 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 59 and 59 | 59 |
| 117 and 200 | 23400 |
| 97 and 194 | 194 |
| 155 and 12 | 1860 |
| 163 and 86 | 14018 |