Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 185 and 26
The least common multiple (LCM) of 185 and 26 is 4810.
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 26?
First, calculate the GCD of 185 and 26 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 185 ÷ 26 = 7 remainder 3 |
| 2 | 26 ÷ 3 = 8 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 77 and 88 | 616 |
| 92 and 108 | 2484 |
| 32 and 143 | 4576 |
| 163 and 83 | 13529 |
| 46 and 137 | 6302 |