Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 186 and 104
The least common multiple (LCM) of 186 and 104 is 9672.
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 186 and 104?
First, calculate the GCD of 186 and 104 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 186 ÷ 104 = 1 remainder 82 |
| 2 | 104 ÷ 82 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 82 ÷ 22 = 3 remainder 16 |
| 4 | 22 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 16 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 138 and 78 | 1794 |
| 129 and 67 | 8643 |
| 121 and 55 | 605 |
| 182 and 132 | 12012 |
| 179 and 61 | 10919 |