Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 18 and 196
The least common multiple (LCM) of 18 and 196 is 1764.
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 18 and 196?
First, calculate the GCD of 18 and 196 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 18 ÷ 196 = 0 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 196 ÷ 18 = 10 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 2 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 46 and 43 | 1978 |
| 135 and 34 | 4590 |
| 177 and 103 | 18231 |
| 62 and 41 | 2542 |
| 51 and 146 | 7446 |