Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 103 and 186
The least common multiple (LCM) of 103 and 186 is 19158.
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 103 and 186?
First, calculate the GCD of 103 and 186 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 103 ÷ 186 = 0 remainder 103 |
| 2 | 186 ÷ 103 = 1 remainder 83 |
| 3 | 103 ÷ 83 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 4 | 83 ÷ 20 = 4 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 20 ÷ 3 = 6 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 131 and 40 | 5240 |
| 102 and 15 | 510 |
| 40 and 115 | 920 |
| 57 and 14 | 798 |
| 143 and 172 | 24596 |