Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 108 and 194
The least common multiple (LCM) of 108 and 194 is 10476.
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 108 and 194?
First, calculate the GCD of 108 and 194 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 108 ÷ 194 = 0 remainder 108 |
| 2 | 194 ÷ 108 = 1 remainder 86 |
| 3 | 108 ÷ 86 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 4 | 86 ÷ 22 = 3 remainder 20 |
| 5 | 22 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 20 ÷ 2 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 15 and 51 | 255 |
| 155 and 174 | 26970 |
| 20 and 100 | 100 |
| 32 and 98 | 1568 |
| 43 and 119 | 5117 |