Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 118 and 194
The least common multiple (LCM) of 118 and 194 is 11446.
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 118 and 194?
First, calculate the GCD of 118 and 194 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 118 ÷ 194 = 0 remainder 118 |
| 2 | 194 ÷ 118 = 1 remainder 76 |
| 3 | 118 ÷ 76 = 1 remainder 42 |
| 4 | 76 ÷ 42 = 1 remainder 34 |
| 5 | 42 ÷ 34 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 6 | 34 ÷ 8 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 72 and 130 | 4680 |
| 38 and 176 | 3344 |
| 149 and 126 | 18774 |
| 76 and 148 | 2812 |
| 23 and 181 | 4163 |