Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 184 and 59
The least common multiple (LCM) of 184 and 59 is 10856.
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 59?
First, calculate the GCD of 184 and 59 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 184 ÷ 59 = 3 remainder 7 |
| 2 | 59 ÷ 7 = 8 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 48 and 100 | 1200 |
| 155 and 131 | 20305 |
| 192 and 184 | 4416 |
| 153 and 23 | 3519 |
| 139 and 22 | 3058 |