Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 186 and 99
The least common multiple (LCM) of 186 and 99 is 6138.
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 99?
First, calculate the GCD of 186 and 99 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 186 ÷ 99 = 1 remainder 87 |
| 2 | 99 ÷ 87 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 87 ÷ 12 = 7 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 157 and 114 | 17898 |
| 30 and 177 | 1770 |
| 125 and 32 | 4000 |
| 195 and 124 | 24180 |
| 87 and 57 | 1653 |