Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 189 and 16
The least common multiple (LCM) of 189 and 16 is 3024.
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 189 and 16?
First, calculate the GCD of 189 and 16 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 189 ÷ 16 = 11 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 16 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 160 and 31 | 4960 |
| 126 and 123 | 5166 |
| 122 and 79 | 9638 |
| 53 and 178 | 9434 |
| 36 and 42 | 252 |