Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 115 and 194
The least common multiple (LCM) of 115 and 194 is 22310.
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 115 and 194?
First, calculate the GCD of 115 and 194 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 115 ÷ 194 = 0 remainder 115 |
| 2 | 194 ÷ 115 = 1 remainder 79 |
| 3 | 115 ÷ 79 = 1 remainder 36 |
| 4 | 79 ÷ 36 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 36 ÷ 7 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 112 and 42 | 336 |
| 92 and 130 | 5980 |
| 168 and 81 | 4536 |
| 133 and 35 | 665 |
| 33 and 112 | 3696 |