Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 192 and 186
The least common multiple (LCM) of 192 and 186 is 5952.
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 192 and 186?
First, calculate the GCD of 192 and 186 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 192 ÷ 186 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 2 | 186 ÷ 6 = 31 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 147 and 24 | 1176 |
| 135 and 48 | 2160 |
| 178 and 46 | 4094 |
| 89 and 85 | 7565 |
| 26 and 176 | 2288 |