Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 186 and 18
The least common multiple (LCM) of 186 and 18 is 558.
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 18?
First, calculate the GCD of 186 and 18 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 186 ÷ 18 = 10 remainder 6 |
| 2 | 18 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 40 and 129 | 5160 |
| 139 and 40 | 5560 |
| 113 and 96 | 10848 |
| 184 and 35 | 6440 |
| 133 and 12 | 1596 |