Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 185 and 66
The least common multiple (LCM) of 185 and 66 is 12210.
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 66?
First, calculate the GCD of 185 and 66 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 185 ÷ 66 = 2 remainder 53 |
| 2 | 66 ÷ 53 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 53 ÷ 13 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 1 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 78 and 100 | 3900 |
| 114 and 187 | 21318 |
| 173 and 43 | 7439 |
| 61 and 20 | 1220 |
| 113 and 92 | 10396 |