Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 85 and 184
The least common multiple (LCM) of 85 and 184 is 15640.
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 85 and 184?
First, calculate the GCD of 85 and 184 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 85 ÷ 184 = 0 remainder 85 |
| 2 | 184 ÷ 85 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 85 ÷ 14 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 1 = 14 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 146 and 60 | 4380 |
| 31 and 33 | 1023 |
| 117 and 153 | 1989 |
| 29 and 32 | 928 |
| 46 and 110 | 2530 |