Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 186 and 119
The least common multiple (LCM) of 186 and 119 is 22134.
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 119?
First, calculate the GCD of 186 and 119 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 186 ÷ 119 = 1 remainder 67 |
| 2 | 119 ÷ 67 = 1 remainder 52 |
| 3 | 67 ÷ 52 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 4 | 52 ÷ 15 = 3 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 15 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 171 and 162 | 3078 |
| 78 and 53 | 4134 |
| 186 and 47 | 8742 |
| 172 and 115 | 19780 |
| 86 and 81 | 6966 |