Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 60 and 184
The least common multiple (LCM) of 60 and 184 is 2760.
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 60 and 184?
First, calculate the GCD of 60 and 184 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 60 ÷ 184 = 0 remainder 60 |
| 2 | 184 ÷ 60 = 3 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 60 ÷ 4 = 15 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 179 and 36 | 6444 |
| 64 and 149 | 9536 |
| 134 and 119 | 15946 |
| 118 and 100 | 5900 |
| 18 and 82 | 738 |