Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 184 and 81
The least common multiple (LCM) of 184 and 81 is 14904.
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 81?
First, calculate the GCD of 184 and 81 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 184 ÷ 81 = 2 remainder 22 |
| 2 | 81 ÷ 22 = 3 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 22 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 162 and 183 | 9882 |
| 17 and 16 | 272 |
| 24 and 34 | 408 |
| 193 and 105 | 20265 |
| 176 and 80 | 880 |