Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 185 and 151
The least common multiple (LCM) of 185 and 151 is 27935.
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 151?
First, calculate the GCD of 185 and 151 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 185 ÷ 151 = 1 remainder 34 |
| 2 | 151 ÷ 34 = 4 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 34 ÷ 15 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 60 and 21 | 420 |
| 179 and 106 | 18974 |
| 119 and 196 | 3332 |
| 59 and 164 | 9676 |
| 33 and 198 | 198 |