Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 185 and 55
The least common multiple (LCM) of 185 and 55 is 2035.
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 55?
First, calculate the GCD of 185 and 55 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 185 ÷ 55 = 3 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 55 ÷ 20 = 2 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 120 and 73 | 8760 |
| 111 and 64 | 7104 |
| 15 and 89 | 1335 |
| 180 and 145 | 5220 |
| 17 and 42 | 714 |