Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 16 and 197
The least common multiple (LCM) of 16 and 197 is 3152.
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 16 and 197?
First, calculate the GCD of 16 and 197 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 16 ÷ 197 = 0 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 197 ÷ 16 = 12 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 127 and 161 | 20447 |
| 153 and 184 | 28152 |
| 147 and 90 | 4410 |
| 49 and 36 | 1764 |
| 193 and 101 | 19493 |