Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 194 and 131
The least common multiple (LCM) of 194 and 131 is 25414.
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 131?
First, calculate the GCD of 194 and 131 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 194 ÷ 131 = 1 remainder 63 |
| 2 | 131 ÷ 63 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 63 ÷ 5 = 12 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 42 and 197 | 8274 |
| 50 and 59 | 2950 |
| 47 and 159 | 7473 |
| 141 and 139 | 19599 |
| 43 and 175 | 7525 |