Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 189 and 96
The least common multiple (LCM) of 189 and 96 is 6048.
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 96?
First, calculate the GCD of 189 and 96 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 189 ÷ 96 = 1 remainder 93 |
| 2 | 96 ÷ 93 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 93 ÷ 3 = 31 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 132 and 20 | 660 |
| 181 and 77 | 13937 |
| 130 and 162 | 10530 |
| 91 and 34 | 3094 |
| 37 and 23 | 851 |