Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 184 and 87
The least common multiple (LCM) of 184 and 87 is 16008.
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 87?
First, calculate the GCD of 184 and 87 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 184 ÷ 87 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 87 ÷ 10 = 8 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 134 and 58 | 3886 |
| 68 and 48 | 816 |
| 32 and 156 | 1248 |
| 140 and 94 | 6580 |
| 16 and 180 | 720 |