Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 194 and 132
The least common multiple (LCM) of 194 and 132 is 12804.
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 132?
First, calculate the GCD of 194 and 132 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 194 ÷ 132 = 1 remainder 62 |
| 2 | 132 ÷ 62 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 62 ÷ 8 = 7 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 67 and 88 | 5896 |
| 73 and 162 | 11826 |
| 173 and 51 | 8823 |
| 41 and 184 | 7544 |
| 89 and 12 | 1068 |