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 |
|---|---|
| 137 and 23 | 3151 |
| 182 and 127 | 23114 |
| 129 and 31 | 3999 |
| 29 and 78 | 2262 |
| 23 and 168 | 3864 |