Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 186 and 11
The least common multiple (LCM) of 186 and 11 is 2046.
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 11?
First, calculate the GCD of 186 and 11 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 186 ÷ 11 = 16 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 11 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 12 and 80 | 240 |
| 124 and 32 | 992 |
| 59 and 48 | 2832 |
| 98 and 153 | 14994 |
| 182 and 102 | 9282 |