Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 96 and 183
The least common multiple (LCM) of 96 and 183 is 5856.
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 96 and 183?
First, calculate the GCD of 96 and 183 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 96 ÷ 183 = 0 remainder 96 |
| 2 | 183 ÷ 96 = 1 remainder 87 |
| 3 | 96 ÷ 87 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 87 ÷ 9 = 9 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 72 and 196 | 3528 |
| 120 and 65 | 1560 |
| 36 and 189 | 756 |
| 35 and 166 | 5810 |
| 137 and 150 | 20550 |