Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 185 and 85
The least common multiple (LCM) of 185 and 85 is 3145.
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 85?
First, calculate the GCD of 185 and 85 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 185 ÷ 85 = 2 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 85 ÷ 15 = 5 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 18 and 132 | 396 |
| 151 and 71 | 10721 |
| 61 and 160 | 9760 |
| 52 and 128 | 1664 |
| 137 and 18 | 2466 |