Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 186 and 32
The least common multiple (LCM) of 186 and 32 is 2976.
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 32?
First, calculate the GCD of 186 and 32 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 186 ÷ 32 = 5 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 32 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 6 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 66 and 120 | 1320 |
| 181 and 78 | 14118 |
| 197 and 127 | 25019 |
| 20 and 150 | 300 |
| 162 and 94 | 7614 |