Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 192 and 198
The least common multiple (LCM) of 192 and 198 is 6336.
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 198?
First, calculate the GCD of 192 and 198 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 192 ÷ 198 = 0 remainder 192 |
| 2 | 198 ÷ 192 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 192 ÷ 6 = 32 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 75 and 163 | 12225 |
| 73 and 52 | 3796 |
| 128 and 184 | 2944 |
| 37 and 151 | 5587 |
| 149 and 116 | 17284 |