Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 186 and 86
The least common multiple (LCM) of 186 and 86 is 7998.
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 86?
First, calculate the GCD of 186 and 86 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 186 ÷ 86 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 86 ÷ 14 = 6 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 23 and 20 | 460 |
| 81 and 166 | 13446 |
| 120 and 195 | 1560 |
| 126 and 107 | 13482 |
| 129 and 171 | 7353 |