Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 189 and 86
The least common multiple (LCM) of 189 and 86 is 16254.
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 189 and 86?
First, calculate the GCD of 189 and 86 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 189 ÷ 86 = 2 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 86 ÷ 17 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 1 = 17 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 156 and 108 | 1404 |
| 32 and 146 | 2336 |
| 89 and 79 | 7031 |
| 56 and 98 | 392 |
| 81 and 87 | 2349 |