Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 186 and 90
The least common multiple (LCM) of 186 and 90 is 2790.
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 90?
First, calculate the GCD of 186 and 90 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 186 ÷ 90 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 2 | 90 ÷ 6 = 15 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 49 and 34 | 1666 |
| 126 and 20 | 1260 |
| 92 and 75 | 6900 |
| 57 and 152 | 456 |
| 130 and 162 | 10530 |