Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 185 and 146
The least common multiple (LCM) of 185 and 146 is 27010.
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 146?
First, calculate the GCD of 185 and 146 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 185 ÷ 146 = 1 remainder 39 |
| 2 | 146 ÷ 39 = 3 remainder 29 |
| 3 | 39 ÷ 29 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 29 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 9 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 43 and 64 | 2752 |
| 138 and 103 | 14214 |
| 84 and 28 | 84 |
| 147 and 33 | 1617 |
| 176 and 61 | 10736 |