Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 184 and 75
The least common multiple (LCM) of 184 and 75 is 13800.
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 75?
First, calculate the GCD of 184 and 75 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 184 ÷ 75 = 2 remainder 34 |
| 2 | 75 ÷ 34 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 34 ÷ 7 = 4 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 169 and 143 | 1859 |
| 78 and 61 | 4758 |
| 140 and 17 | 2380 |
| 101 and 199 | 20099 |
| 181 and 77 | 13937 |