Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 186 and 95
The least common multiple (LCM) of 186 and 95 is 17670.
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 95?
First, calculate the GCD of 186 and 95 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 186 ÷ 95 = 1 remainder 91 |
| 2 | 95 ÷ 91 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 91 ÷ 4 = 22 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 74 and 194 | 7178 |
| 183 and 34 | 6222 |
| 98 and 40 | 1960 |
| 36 and 159 | 1908 |
| 131 and 89 | 11659 |