Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 58 and 184
The least common multiple (LCM) of 58 and 184 is 5336.
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 58 and 184?
First, calculate the GCD of 58 and 184 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 58 ÷ 184 = 0 remainder 58 |
| 2 | 184 ÷ 58 = 3 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 58 ÷ 10 = 5 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 96 and 118 | 5664 |
| 112 and 137 | 15344 |
| 130 and 84 | 5460 |
| 111 and 123 | 4551 |
| 162 and 186 | 5022 |