Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 192 and 65
The least common multiple (LCM) of 192 and 65 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 65?
First, calculate the GCD of 192 and 65 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 192 ÷ 65 = 2 remainder 62 |
| 2 | 65 ÷ 62 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 62 ÷ 3 = 20 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 152 and 30 | 2280 |
| 193 and 76 | 14668 |
| 76 and 114 | 228 |
| 173 and 106 | 18338 |
| 23 and 83 | 1909 |