Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 185 and 162
The least common multiple (LCM) of 185 and 162 is 29970.
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 162?
First, calculate the GCD of 185 and 162 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 185 ÷ 162 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 162 ÷ 23 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 1 = 23 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 59 and 16 | 944 |
| 103 and 14 | 1442 |
| 177 and 188 | 33276 |
| 196 and 196 | 196 |
| 123 and 81 | 3321 |