Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 186 and 125
The least common multiple (LCM) of 186 and 125 is 23250.
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 125?
First, calculate the GCD of 186 and 125 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 186 ÷ 125 = 1 remainder 61 |
| 2 | 125 ÷ 61 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 61 ÷ 3 = 20 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 164 and 130 | 10660 |
| 67 and 162 | 10854 |
| 148 and 158 | 11692 |
| 154 and 41 | 6314 |
| 25 and 148 | 3700 |