Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 186 and 37
The least common multiple (LCM) of 186 and 37 is 6882.
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 37?
First, calculate the GCD of 186 and 37 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 186 ÷ 37 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 2 | 37 ÷ 1 = 37 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 144 and 121 | 17424 |
| 71 and 198 | 14058 |
| 144 and 138 | 3312 |
| 51 and 46 | 2346 |
| 123 and 86 | 10578 |