Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 192 and 195
The least common multiple (LCM) of 192 and 195 is 12480.
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 195?
First, calculate the GCD of 192 and 195 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 192 ÷ 195 = 0 remainder 192 |
| 2 | 195 ÷ 192 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 192 ÷ 3 = 64 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 90 and 174 | 2610 |
| 180 and 142 | 12780 |
| 123 and 67 | 8241 |
| 186 and 53 | 9858 |
| 198 and 195 | 12870 |