Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 184 and 65
The least common multiple (LCM) of 184 and 65 is 11960.
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 65?
First, calculate the GCD of 184 and 65 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 184 ÷ 65 = 2 remainder 54 |
| 2 | 65 ÷ 54 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 54 ÷ 11 = 4 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 13 and 81 | 1053 |
| 45 and 53 | 2385 |
| 69 and 179 | 12351 |
| 127 and 96 | 12192 |
| 63 and 88 | 5544 |