Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 106 and 196
The least common multiple (LCM) of 106 and 196 is 10388.
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 106 and 196?
First, calculate the GCD of 106 and 196 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 106 ÷ 196 = 0 remainder 106 |
| 2 | 196 ÷ 106 = 1 remainder 90 |
| 3 | 106 ÷ 90 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 4 | 90 ÷ 16 = 5 remainder 10 |
| 5 | 16 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 6 | 10 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 7 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 8 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 190 and 17 | 3230 |
| 44 and 149 | 6556 |
| 136 and 123 | 16728 |
| 94 and 12 | 564 |
| 168 and 177 | 9912 |