Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 185 and 126
The least common multiple (LCM) of 185 and 126 is 23310.
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 126?
First, calculate the GCD of 185 and 126 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 185 ÷ 126 = 1 remainder 59 |
| 2 | 126 ÷ 59 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 59 ÷ 8 = 7 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 173 and 157 | 27161 |
| 159 and 187 | 29733 |
| 172 and 138 | 11868 |
| 144 and 116 | 4176 |
| 107 and 129 | 13803 |