Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 185 and 72
The least common multiple (LCM) of 185 and 72 is 13320.
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 72?
First, calculate the GCD of 185 and 72 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 185 ÷ 72 = 2 remainder 41 |
| 2 | 72 ÷ 41 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 3 | 41 ÷ 31 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 31 ÷ 10 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 60 and 36 | 180 |
| 160 and 137 | 21920 |
| 115 and 75 | 1725 |
| 198 and 166 | 16434 |
| 181 and 161 | 29141 |