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 |
|---|---|
| 20 and 172 | 860 |
| 156 and 38 | 2964 |
| 11 and 168 | 1848 |
| 102 and 76 | 3876 |
| 35 and 189 | 945 |