Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 185 and 84
The least common multiple (LCM) of 185 and 84 is 15540.
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 185 and 84?
First, calculate the GCD of 185 and 84 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 185 ÷ 84 = 2 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 84 ÷ 17 = 4 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 1 = 16 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 144 and 44 | 1584 |
| 114 and 196 | 11172 |
| 38 and 156 | 2964 |
| 167 and 29 | 4843 |
| 22 and 15 | 330 |