Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 186 and 89
The least common multiple (LCM) of 186 and 89 is 16554.
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 89?
First, calculate the GCD of 186 and 89 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 186 ÷ 89 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 2 | 89 ÷ 8 = 11 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 142 and 136 | 9656 |
| 125 and 105 | 2625 |
| 127 and 16 | 2032 |
| 105 and 95 | 1995 |
| 106 and 44 | 2332 |