Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 77 and 184
The least common multiple (LCM) of 77 and 184 is 14168.
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 77 and 184?
First, calculate the GCD of 77 and 184 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 77 ÷ 184 = 0 remainder 77 |
| 2 | 184 ÷ 77 = 2 remainder 30 |
| 3 | 77 ÷ 30 = 2 remainder 17 |
| 4 | 30 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 5 | 17 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 13 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 42 and 50 | 1050 |
| 128 and 13 | 1664 |
| 47 and 27 | 1269 |
| 125 and 48 | 6000 |
| 80 and 196 | 3920 |