Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 28 and 183
The least common multiple (LCM) of 28 and 183 is 5124.
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 28 and 183?
First, calculate the GCD of 28 and 183 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 28 ÷ 183 = 0 remainder 28 |
| 2 | 183 ÷ 28 = 6 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 28 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 48 and 44 | 528 |
| 172 and 172 | 172 |
| 148 and 31 | 4588 |
| 78 and 175 | 13650 |
| 126 and 48 | 1008 |