Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 184 and 95
The least common multiple (LCM) of 184 and 95 is 17480.
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 95?
First, calculate the GCD of 184 and 95 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 184 ÷ 95 = 1 remainder 89 |
| 2 | 95 ÷ 89 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 89 ÷ 6 = 14 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 86 and 152 | 6536 |
| 95 and 175 | 3325 |
| 140 and 127 | 17780 |
| 133 and 143 | 19019 |
| 160 and 66 | 5280 |