Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 184 and 54
The least common multiple (LCM) of 184 and 54 is 4968.
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 54?
First, calculate the GCD of 184 and 54 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 184 ÷ 54 = 3 remainder 22 |
| 2 | 54 ÷ 22 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 22 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 105 and 197 | 20685 |
| 171 and 137 | 23427 |
| 80 and 99 | 7920 |
| 118 and 141 | 16638 |
| 96 and 141 | 4512 |