Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 191 and 97
The least common multiple (LCM) of 191 and 97 is 18527.
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 97?
First, calculate the GCD of 191 and 97 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 191 ÷ 97 = 1 remainder 94 |
| 2 | 97 ÷ 94 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 94 ÷ 3 = 31 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 76 and 65 | 4940 |
| 11 and 182 | 2002 |
| 153 and 194 | 29682 |
| 147 and 153 | 7497 |
| 135 and 141 | 6345 |