Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 185 and 75
The least common multiple (LCM) of 185 and 75 is 2775.
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 75?
First, calculate the GCD of 185 and 75 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 185 ÷ 75 = 2 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 75 ÷ 35 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 5 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 142 and 131 | 18602 |
| 144 and 150 | 3600 |
| 92 and 128 | 2944 |
| 137 and 96 | 13152 |
| 164 and 181 | 29684 |