Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 191 and 136
The least common multiple (LCM) of 191 and 136 is 25976.
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 136?
First, calculate the GCD of 191 and 136 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 191 ÷ 136 = 1 remainder 55 |
| 2 | 136 ÷ 55 = 2 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 55 ÷ 26 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 3 = 8 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 136 and 104 | 1768 |
| 133 and 37 | 4921 |
| 16 and 41 | 656 |
| 86 and 20 | 860 |
| 147 and 177 | 8673 |