Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 185 and 83
The least common multiple (LCM) of 185 and 83 is 15355.
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 83?
First, calculate the GCD of 185 and 83 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 185 ÷ 83 = 2 remainder 19 |
| 2 | 83 ÷ 19 = 4 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 19 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 193 and 38 | 7334 |
| 70 and 35 | 70 |
| 82 and 69 | 5658 |
| 167 and 165 | 27555 |
| 89 and 48 | 4272 |