Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 184 and 82
The least common multiple (LCM) of 184 and 82 is 7544.
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 82?
First, calculate the GCD of 184 and 82 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 184 ÷ 82 = 2 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 82 ÷ 20 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 2 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 25 and 74 | 1850 |
| 50 and 57 | 2850 |
| 74 and 64 | 2368 |
| 177 and 94 | 16638 |
| 149 and 85 | 12665 |