Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 50 and 184
The least common multiple (LCM) of 50 and 184 is 4600.
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 50 and 184?
First, calculate the GCD of 50 and 184 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 50 ÷ 184 = 0 remainder 50 |
| 2 | 184 ÷ 50 = 3 remainder 34 |
| 3 | 50 ÷ 34 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 4 | 34 ÷ 16 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 16 ÷ 2 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 185 and 23 | 4255 |
| 139 and 38 | 5282 |
| 118 and 156 | 9204 |
| 55 and 60 | 660 |
| 73 and 118 | 8614 |