Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 194 and 103
The least common multiple (LCM) of 194 and 103 is 19982.
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 194 and 103?
First, calculate the GCD of 194 and 103 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 194 ÷ 103 = 1 remainder 91 |
| 2 | 103 ÷ 91 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 91 ÷ 12 = 7 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 160 and 120 | 480 |
| 46 and 112 | 2576 |
| 147 and 58 | 8526 |
| 28 and 172 | 1204 |
| 197 and 79 | 15563 |