Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 15 and 196
The least common multiple (LCM) of 15 and 196 is 2940.
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 15 and 196?
First, calculate the GCD of 15 and 196 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 15 ÷ 196 = 0 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 196 ÷ 15 = 13 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 1 = 15 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 20 and 200 | 200 |
| 152 and 56 | 1064 |
| 106 and 48 | 2544 |
| 132 and 49 | 6468 |
| 184 and 161 | 1288 |