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Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 184 and 85

The least common multiple (LCM) of 184 and 85 is 15640.

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 85?

First, calculate the GCD of 184 and 85 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.

Step-by-Step GCD Calculation

StepCalculation
1 184 ÷ 85 = 2 remainder 14
2 85 ÷ 14 = 6 remainder 1
3 14 ÷ 1 = 14 remainder 0

Examples of LCM Calculations

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187 and 15128237
90 and 50450

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