Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 131 and 186
The least common multiple (LCM) of 131 and 186 is 24366.
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 131 and 186?
First, calculate the GCD of 131 and 186 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 131 ÷ 186 = 0 remainder 131 |
| 2 | 186 ÷ 131 = 1 remainder 55 |
| 3 | 131 ÷ 55 = 2 remainder 21 |
| 4 | 55 ÷ 21 = 2 remainder 13 |
| 5 | 21 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 6 | 13 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 7 | 8 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 8 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 9 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 10 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 187 and 22 | 374 |
| 161 and 132 | 21252 |
| 178 and 61 | 10858 |
| 98 and 60 | 2940 |
| 123 and 85 | 10455 |