Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 186 and 14
The least common multiple (LCM) of 186 and 14 is 1302.
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 14?
First, calculate the GCD of 186 and 14 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 186 ÷ 14 = 13 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 14 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 141 and 111 | 5217 |
| 63 and 12 | 252 |
| 128 and 169 | 21632 |
| 199 and 123 | 24477 |
| 28 and 53 | 1484 |