Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 51 and 186
The least common multiple (LCM) of 51 and 186 is 3162.
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 51 and 186?
First, calculate the GCD of 51 and 186 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 51 ÷ 186 = 0 remainder 51 |
| 2 | 186 ÷ 51 = 3 remainder 33 |
| 3 | 51 ÷ 33 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 4 | 33 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 5 | 18 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 15 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 27 and 162 | 162 |
| 68 and 200 | 3400 |
| 104 and 104 | 104 |
| 32 and 119 | 3808 |
| 159 and 64 | 10176 |