Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 116 and 185
The least common multiple (LCM) of 116 and 185 is 21460.
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 116 and 185?
First, calculate the GCD of 116 and 185 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 116 ÷ 185 = 0 remainder 116 |
| 2 | 185 ÷ 116 = 1 remainder 69 |
| 3 | 116 ÷ 69 = 1 remainder 47 |
| 4 | 69 ÷ 47 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 5 | 47 ÷ 22 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 22 ÷ 3 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 56 and 94 | 2632 |
| 162 and 52 | 4212 |
| 98 and 157 | 15386 |
| 90 and 132 | 1980 |
| 44 and 39 | 1716 |