Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 185 and 40
The least common multiple (LCM) of 185 and 40 is 1480.
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 40?
First, calculate the GCD of 185 and 40 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 185 ÷ 40 = 4 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 40 ÷ 25 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 25 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 140 and 114 | 7980 |
| 187 and 90 | 16830 |
| 59 and 79 | 4661 |
| 22 and 116 | 1276 |
| 76 and 83 | 6308 |