Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 180 and 188
The least common multiple (LCM) of 180 and 188 is 8460.
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 180 and 188?
First, calculate the GCD of 180 and 188 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 180 ÷ 188 = 0 remainder 180 |
| 2 | 188 ÷ 180 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 180 ÷ 8 = 22 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 12 and 87 | 348 |
| 175 and 70 | 350 |
| 186 and 200 | 18600 |
| 184 and 20 | 920 |
| 118 and 169 | 19942 |