Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 186 and 97
The least common multiple (LCM) of 186 and 97 is 18042.
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 97?
First, calculate the GCD of 186 and 97 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 186 ÷ 97 = 1 remainder 89 |
| 2 | 97 ÷ 89 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 89 ÷ 8 = 11 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 116 and 15 | 1740 |
| 162 and 128 | 10368 |
| 109 and 162 | 17658 |
| 157 and 17 | 2669 |
| 127 and 128 | 16256 |