Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 146 and 186
The least common multiple (LCM) of 146 and 186 is 13578.
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 146 and 186?
First, calculate the GCD of 146 and 186 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 146 ÷ 186 = 0 remainder 146 |
| 2 | 186 ÷ 146 = 1 remainder 40 |
| 3 | 146 ÷ 40 = 3 remainder 26 |
| 4 | 40 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 5 | 26 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 6 | 14 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 12 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 176 and 19 | 3344 |
| 190 and 184 | 17480 |
| 73 and 24 | 1752 |
| 42 and 26 | 546 |
| 171 and 68 | 11628 |