Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 53 and 185
The least common multiple (LCM) of 53 and 185 is 9805.
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 53 and 185?
First, calculate the GCD of 53 and 185 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 53 ÷ 185 = 0 remainder 53 |
| 2 | 185 ÷ 53 = 3 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 53 ÷ 26 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 1 = 26 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 126 and 54 | 378 |
| 187 and 134 | 25058 |
| 169 and 174 | 29406 |
| 160 and 15 | 480 |
| 186 and 79 | 14694 |