Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 194 and 112
The least common multiple (LCM) of 194 and 112 is 10864.
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 112?
First, calculate the GCD of 194 and 112 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 194 ÷ 112 = 1 remainder 82 |
| 2 | 112 ÷ 82 = 1 remainder 30 |
| 3 | 82 ÷ 30 = 2 remainder 22 |
| 4 | 30 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 22 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 126 and 89 | 11214 |
| 62 and 128 | 3968 |
| 195 and 144 | 9360 |
| 199 and 178 | 35422 |
| 101 and 184 | 18584 |