Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 186 and 151
The least common multiple (LCM) of 186 and 151 is 28086.
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 151?
First, calculate the GCD of 186 and 151 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 186 ÷ 151 = 1 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 151 ÷ 35 = 4 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 11 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 176 and 175 | 30800 |
| 20 and 21 | 420 |
| 162 and 196 | 15876 |
| 61 and 140 | 8540 |
| 147 and 46 | 6762 |