Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 191 and 96
The least common multiple (LCM) of 191 and 96 is 18336.
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 96?
First, calculate the GCD of 191 and 96 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 191 ÷ 96 = 1 remainder 95 |
| 2 | 96 ÷ 95 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 95 ÷ 1 = 95 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 147 and 167 | 24549 |
| 19 and 148 | 2812 |
| 133 and 108 | 14364 |
| 27 and 135 | 135 |
| 138 and 53 | 7314 |