Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 194 and 130
The least common multiple (LCM) of 194 and 130 is 12610.
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 130?
First, calculate the GCD of 194 and 130 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 194 ÷ 130 = 1 remainder 64 |
| 2 | 130 ÷ 64 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 64 ÷ 2 = 32 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 164 and 16 | 656 |
| 160 and 183 | 29280 |
| 43 and 37 | 1591 |
| 115 and 163 | 18745 |
| 176 and 115 | 20240 |