Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 64 and 184
The least common multiple (LCM) of 64 and 184 is 1472.
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 64 and 184?
First, calculate the GCD of 64 and 184 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 64 ÷ 184 = 0 remainder 64 |
| 2 | 184 ÷ 64 = 2 remainder 56 |
| 3 | 64 ÷ 56 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 56 ÷ 8 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 179 and 85 | 15215 |
| 168 and 127 | 21336 |
| 24 and 177 | 1416 |
| 155 and 157 | 24335 |
| 180 and 139 | 25020 |