Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 185 and 172
The least common multiple (LCM) of 185 and 172 is 31820.
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 172?
First, calculate the GCD of 185 and 172 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 185 ÷ 172 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 172 ÷ 13 = 13 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 79 and 75 | 5925 |
| 79 and 89 | 7031 |
| 48 and 180 | 720 |
| 82 and 175 | 14350 |
| 150 and 177 | 8850 |