Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 186 and 58
The least common multiple (LCM) of 186 and 58 is 5394.
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 58?
First, calculate the GCD of 186 and 58 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 186 ÷ 58 = 3 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 58 ÷ 12 = 4 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 23 and 124 | 2852 |
| 120 and 111 | 4440 |
| 151 and 56 | 8456 |
| 180 and 54 | 540 |
| 180 and 31 | 5580 |