Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 198 and 185
The least common multiple (LCM) of 198 and 185 is 36630.
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 198 and 185?
First, calculate the GCD of 198 and 185 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 198 ÷ 185 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 185 ÷ 13 = 14 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 60 and 68 | 1020 |
| 129 and 141 | 6063 |
| 16 and 48 | 48 |
| 127 and 87 | 11049 |
| 92 and 120 | 2760 |