Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 186 and 145
The least common multiple (LCM) of 186 and 145 is 26970.
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 145?
First, calculate the GCD of 186 and 145 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 186 ÷ 145 = 1 remainder 41 |
| 2 | 145 ÷ 41 = 3 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 41 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 4 | 22 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 19 ÷ 3 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 175 and 102 | 17850 |
| 38 and 99 | 3762 |
| 128 and 55 | 7040 |
| 104 and 147 | 15288 |
| 149 and 77 | 11473 |