Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 186 and 182
The least common multiple (LCM) of 186 and 182 is 16926.
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 182?
First, calculate the GCD of 186 and 182 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 186 ÷ 182 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 182 ÷ 4 = 45 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 140 and 149 | 20860 |
| 194 and 80 | 7760 |
| 165 and 138 | 7590 |
| 161 and 102 | 16422 |
| 190 and 198 | 18810 |