Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 185 and 155
The least common multiple (LCM) of 185 and 155 is 5735.
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 155?
First, calculate the GCD of 185 and 155 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 185 ÷ 155 = 1 remainder 30 |
| 2 | 155 ÷ 30 = 5 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 30 ÷ 5 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 162 and 115 | 18630 |
| 80 and 146 | 5840 |
| 41 and 160 | 6560 |
| 102 and 52 | 2652 |
| 106 and 166 | 8798 |