Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 186 and 192
The least common multiple (LCM) of 186 and 192 is 5952.
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 192?
First, calculate the GCD of 186 and 192 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 186 ÷ 192 = 0 remainder 186 |
| 2 | 192 ÷ 186 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 186 ÷ 6 = 31 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 177 and 186 | 10974 |
| 169 and 81 | 13689 |
| 59 and 71 | 4189 |
| 198 and 38 | 3762 |
| 61 and 60 | 3660 |