Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 186 and 34
The least common multiple (LCM) of 186 and 34 is 3162.
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 34?
First, calculate the GCD of 186 and 34 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 186 ÷ 34 = 5 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 34 ÷ 16 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 2 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 141 and 172 | 24252 |
| 193 and 143 | 27599 |
| 170 and 88 | 7480 |
| 15 and 194 | 2910 |
| 172 and 182 | 15652 |