Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 23 and 183
The least common multiple (LCM) of 23 and 183 is 4209.
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 23 and 183?
First, calculate the GCD of 23 and 183 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 23 ÷ 183 = 0 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 183 ÷ 23 = 7 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 22 ÷ 1 = 22 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 181 and 59 | 10679 |
| 155 and 68 | 10540 |
| 86 and 102 | 4386 |
| 197 and 104 | 20488 |
| 88 and 28 | 616 |