Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 185 and 97
The least common multiple (LCM) of 185 and 97 is 17945.
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 97?
First, calculate the GCD of 185 and 97 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 185 ÷ 97 = 1 remainder 88 |
| 2 | 97 ÷ 88 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 88 ÷ 9 = 9 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 48 and 190 | 4560 |
| 187 and 14 | 2618 |
| 60 and 53 | 3180 |
| 155 and 72 | 11160 |
| 140 and 20 | 140 |