Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 114 and 197
The least common multiple (LCM) of 114 and 197 is 22458.
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 114 and 197?
First, calculate the GCD of 114 and 197 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 114 ÷ 197 = 0 remainder 114 |
| 2 | 197 ÷ 114 = 1 remainder 83 |
| 3 | 114 ÷ 83 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 4 | 83 ÷ 31 = 2 remainder 21 |
| 5 | 31 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 6 | 21 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 83 and 62 | 5146 |
| 104 and 94 | 4888 |
| 61 and 130 | 7930 |
| 77 and 83 | 6391 |
| 186 and 81 | 5022 |