Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 185 and 187
The least common multiple (LCM) of 185 and 187 is 34595.
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 187?
First, calculate the GCD of 185 and 187 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 185 ÷ 187 = 0 remainder 185 |
| 2 | 187 ÷ 185 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 185 ÷ 2 = 92 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 103 and 182 | 18746 |
| 186 and 140 | 13020 |
| 105 and 120 | 840 |
| 195 and 49 | 9555 |
| 139 and 21 | 2919 |