Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 191 and 126
The least common multiple (LCM) of 191 and 126 is 24066.
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 191 and 126?
First, calculate the GCD of 191 and 126 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 191 ÷ 126 = 1 remainder 65 |
| 2 | 126 ÷ 65 = 1 remainder 61 |
| 3 | 65 ÷ 61 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 61 ÷ 4 = 15 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 135 and 141 | 6345 |
| 84 and 160 | 3360 |
| 179 and 15 | 2685 |
| 97 and 23 | 2231 |
| 182 and 197 | 35854 |