Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 161 and 186
The least common multiple (LCM) of 161 and 186 is 29946.
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 161 and 186?
First, calculate the GCD of 161 and 186 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 161 ÷ 186 = 0 remainder 161 |
| 2 | 186 ÷ 161 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 3 | 161 ÷ 25 = 6 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 25 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 131 and 186 | 24366 |
| 29 and 168 | 4872 |
| 69 and 165 | 3795 |
| 66 and 88 | 264 |
| 119 and 142 | 16898 |