Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 185 and 141
The least common multiple (LCM) of 185 and 141 is 26085.
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 141?
First, calculate the GCD of 185 and 141 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 185 ÷ 141 = 1 remainder 44 |
| 2 | 141 ÷ 44 = 3 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 44 ÷ 9 = 4 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 96 and 13 | 1248 |
| 111 and 46 | 5106 |
| 79 and 153 | 12087 |
| 174 and 54 | 1566 |
| 42 and 173 | 7266 |