Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 19 and 199
The least common multiple (LCM) of 19 and 199 is 3781.
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 19 and 199?
First, calculate the GCD of 19 and 199 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 19 ÷ 199 = 0 remainder 19 |
| 2 | 199 ÷ 19 = 10 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 19 ÷ 9 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 171 and 199 | 34029 |
| 22 and 67 | 1474 |
| 24 and 32 | 96 |
| 97 and 51 | 4947 |
| 199 and 192 | 38208 |