Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 192 and 127
The least common multiple (LCM) of 192 and 127 is 24384.
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 192 and 127?
First, calculate the GCD of 192 and 127 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 192 ÷ 127 = 1 remainder 65 |
| 2 | 127 ÷ 65 = 1 remainder 62 |
| 3 | 65 ÷ 62 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 62 ÷ 3 = 20 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 19 and 156 | 2964 |
| 104 and 15 | 1560 |
| 23 and 121 | 2783 |
| 137 and 158 | 21646 |
| 187 and 199 | 37213 |