Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 101 and 195
The least common multiple (LCM) of 101 and 195 is 19695.
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 101 and 195?
First, calculate the GCD of 101 and 195 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 101 ÷ 195 = 0 remainder 101 |
| 2 | 195 ÷ 101 = 1 remainder 94 |
| 3 | 101 ÷ 94 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 94 ÷ 7 = 13 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 72 and 17 | 1224 |
| 74 and 49 | 3626 |
| 109 and 105 | 11445 |
| 38 and 110 | 2090 |
| 120 and 162 | 3240 |