Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 186 and 166
The least common multiple (LCM) of 186 and 166 is 15438.
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 166?
First, calculate the GCD of 186 and 166 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 186 ÷ 166 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 166 ÷ 20 = 8 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 55 and 116 | 6380 |
| 130 and 37 | 4810 |
| 35 and 144 | 5040 |
| 156 and 110 | 8580 |
| 157 and 173 | 27161 |