
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 11 and 194
The least common multiple (LCM) of 11 and 194 is 2134.
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 11 and 194?
First, calculate the GCD of 11 and 194 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
Step | Calculation |
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1 | 11 ÷ 194 = 0 remainder 11 |
2 | 194 ÷ 11 = 17 remainder 7 |
3 | 11 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 4 |
4 | 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3 |
5 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
Numbers | LCM |
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54 and 94 | 2538 |
153 and 141 | 7191 |
48 and 47 | 2256 |
144 and 123 | 5904 |
80 and 11 | 880 |