Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 186 and 75
The least common multiple (LCM) of 186 and 75 is 4650.
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 75?
First, calculate the GCD of 186 and 75 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 186 ÷ 75 = 2 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 75 ÷ 36 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 3 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 177 and 172 | 30444 |
| 85 and 27 | 2295 |
| 106 and 167 | 17702 |
| 135 and 45 | 135 |
| 152 and 32 | 608 |