Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 185 and 110
The least common multiple (LCM) of 185 and 110 is 4070.
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 185 and 110?
First, calculate the GCD of 185 and 110 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 185 ÷ 110 = 1 remainder 75 |
| 2 | 110 ÷ 75 = 1 remainder 35 |
| 3 | 75 ÷ 35 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 35 ÷ 5 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 106 and 12 | 636 |
| 30 and 111 | 1110 |
| 149 and 31 | 4619 |
| 101 and 16 | 1616 |
| 103 and 132 | 13596 |