Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 97 and 185
The least common multiple (LCM) of 97 and 185 is 17945.
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 97 and 185?
First, calculate the GCD of 97 and 185 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 97 ÷ 185 = 0 remainder 97 |
| 2 | 185 ÷ 97 = 1 remainder 88 |
| 3 | 97 ÷ 88 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 88 ÷ 9 = 9 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 123 and 38 | 4674 |
| 128 and 184 | 2944 |
| 106 and 30 | 1590 |
| 157 and 34 | 5338 |
| 36 and 155 | 5580 |