Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 185 and 53
The least common multiple (LCM) of 185 and 53 is 9805.
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 53?
First, calculate the GCD of 185 and 53 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 185 ÷ 53 = 3 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 53 ÷ 26 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 1 = 26 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 28 and 46 | 644 |
| 71 and 166 | 11786 |
| 68 and 16 | 272 |
| 142 and 134 | 9514 |
| 141 and 147 | 6909 |