Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 185 and 31
The least common multiple (LCM) of 185 and 31 is 5735.
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 31?
First, calculate the GCD of 185 and 31 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 185 ÷ 31 = 5 remainder 30 |
| 2 | 31 ÷ 30 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 30 ÷ 1 = 30 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 16 and 192 | 192 |
| 167 and 23 | 3841 |
| 175 and 73 | 12775 |
| 156 and 12 | 156 |
| 36 and 176 | 1584 |