Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 198 and 186
The least common multiple (LCM) of 198 and 186 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 198 and 186?
First, calculate the GCD of 198 and 186 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 198 ÷ 186 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 186 ÷ 12 = 15 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 124 and 16 | 496 |
| 82 and 94 | 3854 |
| 117 and 107 | 12519 |
| 176 and 55 | 880 |
| 157 and 53 | 8321 |