Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 18 and 189
The least common multiple (LCM) of 18 and 189 is 378.
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 18 and 189?
First, calculate the GCD of 18 and 189 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 18 ÷ 189 = 0 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 189 ÷ 18 = 10 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 9 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 193 and 122 | 23546 |
| 189 and 75 | 4725 |
| 186 and 35 | 6510 |
| 76 and 177 | 13452 |
| 106 and 198 | 10494 |