Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 185 and 157
The least common multiple (LCM) of 185 and 157 is 29045.
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 157?
First, calculate the GCD of 185 and 157 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 185 ÷ 157 = 1 remainder 28 |
| 2 | 157 ÷ 28 = 5 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 28 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 191 and 189 | 36099 |
| 126 and 120 | 2520 |
| 170 and 90 | 1530 |
| 162 and 133 | 21546 |
| 93 and 176 | 16368 |