Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 186 and 57
The least common multiple (LCM) of 186 and 57 is 3534.
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 57?
First, calculate the GCD of 186 and 57 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 186 ÷ 57 = 3 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 57 ÷ 15 = 3 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 192 and 39 | 2496 |
| 143 and 186 | 26598 |
| 175 and 168 | 4200 |
| 97 and 98 | 9506 |
| 110 and 195 | 4290 |