HowManyNumbers Logo

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 186 and 31

The least common multiple (LCM) of 186 and 31 is 186.

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 31?

First, calculate the GCD of 186 and 31 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.

Step-by-Step GCD Calculation

StepCalculation
1 186 ÷ 31 = 6 remainder 0

Examples of LCM Calculations

NumbersLCM
168 and 1538568
197 and 13426398
22 and 1012222
72 and 1381656
122 and 523172

Try Calculating LCM of Other Numbers







Related Calculators