Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 191 and 64
The least common multiple (LCM) of 191 and 64 is 12224.
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 64?
First, calculate the GCD of 191 and 64 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 191 ÷ 64 = 2 remainder 63 |
| 2 | 64 ÷ 63 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 63 ÷ 1 = 63 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 52 and 120 | 1560 |
| 112 and 76 | 2128 |
| 51 and 197 | 10047 |
| 126 and 94 | 5922 |
| 172 and 125 | 21500 |