Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 186 and 114
The least common multiple (LCM) of 186 and 114 is 3534.
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 114?
First, calculate the GCD of 186 and 114 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 186 ÷ 114 = 1 remainder 72 |
| 2 | 114 ÷ 72 = 1 remainder 42 |
| 3 | 72 ÷ 42 = 1 remainder 30 |
| 4 | 42 ÷ 30 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 5 | 30 ÷ 12 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 6 | 12 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 100 and 149 | 14900 |
| 165 and 165 | 165 |
| 29 and 99 | 2871 |
| 26 and 74 | 962 |
| 39 and 35 | 1365 |