Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 61 and 185
The least common multiple (LCM) of 61 and 185 is 11285.
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 61 and 185?
First, calculate the GCD of 61 and 185 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 61 ÷ 185 = 0 remainder 61 |
| 2 | 185 ÷ 61 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 61 ÷ 2 = 30 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 123 and 72 | 2952 |
| 145 and 89 | 12905 |
| 199 and 200 | 39800 |
| 152 and 178 | 13528 |
| 187 and 153 | 1683 |