Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 186 and 161
The least common multiple (LCM) of 186 and 161 is 29946.
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 161?
First, calculate the GCD of 186 and 161 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 186 ÷ 161 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 161 ÷ 25 = 6 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 25 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 53 and 119 | 6307 |
| 69 and 196 | 13524 |
| 86 and 120 | 5160 |
| 88 and 169 | 14872 |
| 73 and 11 | 803 |