Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 186 and 131
The least common multiple (LCM) of 186 and 131 is 24366.
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 131?
First, calculate the GCD of 186 and 131 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 186 ÷ 131 = 1 remainder 55 |
| 2 | 131 ÷ 55 = 2 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 55 ÷ 21 = 2 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 7 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 8 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 9 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 58 and 109 | 6322 |
| 159 and 88 | 13992 |
| 48 and 30 | 240 |
| 147 and 41 | 6027 |
| 196 and 55 | 10780 |