Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 109 and 186
The least common multiple (LCM) of 109 and 186 is 20274.
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 109 and 186?
First, calculate the GCD of 109 and 186 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 109 ÷ 186 = 0 remainder 109 |
| 2 | 186 ÷ 109 = 1 remainder 77 |
| 3 | 109 ÷ 77 = 1 remainder 32 |
| 4 | 77 ÷ 32 = 2 remainder 13 |
| 5 | 32 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 6 | 13 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 199 and 86 | 17114 |
| 89 and 196 | 17444 |
| 94 and 177 | 16638 |
| 151 and 74 | 11174 |
| 171 and 36 | 684 |