Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 185 and 54
The least common multiple (LCM) of 185 and 54 is 9990.
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 54?
First, calculate the GCD of 185 and 54 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 185 ÷ 54 = 3 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 54 ÷ 23 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 68 and 117 | 7956 |
| 198 and 71 | 14058 |
| 112 and 82 | 4592 |
| 37 and 51 | 1887 |
| 113 and 121 | 13673 |