Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 24 and 183
The least common multiple (LCM) of 24 and 183 is 1464.
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 24 and 183?
First, calculate the GCD of 24 and 183 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 24 ÷ 183 = 0 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 183 ÷ 24 = 7 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 182 and 92 | 8372 |
| 113 and 71 | 8023 |
| 184 and 130 | 11960 |
| 102 and 165 | 5610 |
| 166 and 198 | 16434 |