Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 23 and 186
The least common multiple (LCM) of 23 and 186 is 4278.
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 23 and 186?
First, calculate the GCD of 23 and 186 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 23 ÷ 186 = 0 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 186 ÷ 23 = 8 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 2 = 11 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 180 and 166 | 14940 |
| 79 and 192 | 15168 |
| 102 and 131 | 13362 |
| 107 and 53 | 5671 |
| 72 and 88 | 792 |