Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 185 and 64
The least common multiple (LCM) of 185 and 64 is 11840.
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 64?
First, calculate the GCD of 185 and 64 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 185 ÷ 64 = 2 remainder 57 |
| 2 | 64 ÷ 57 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 57 ÷ 7 = 8 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 26 and 69 | 1794 |
| 178 and 68 | 6052 |
| 42 and 95 | 3990 |
| 177 and 156 | 9204 |
| 65 and 28 | 1820 |