Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 186 and 153
The least common multiple (LCM) of 186 and 153 is 9486.
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 153?
First, calculate the GCD of 186 and 153 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 186 ÷ 153 = 1 remainder 33 |
| 2 | 153 ÷ 33 = 4 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 33 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 9 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 13 and 44 | 572 |
| 161 and 194 | 31234 |
| 158 and 81 | 12798 |
| 144 and 187 | 26928 |
| 137 and 102 | 13974 |