Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 191 and 61
The least common multiple (LCM) of 191 and 61 is 11651.
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 61?
First, calculate the GCD of 191 and 61 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 191 ÷ 61 = 3 remainder 8 |
| 2 | 61 ÷ 8 = 7 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 8 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 63 and 102 | 2142 |
| 123 and 198 | 8118 |
| 31 and 98 | 3038 |
| 104 and 109 | 11336 |
| 104 and 103 | 10712 |