Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 194 and 149
The least common multiple (LCM) of 194 and 149 is 28906.
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 149?
First, calculate the GCD of 194 and 149 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 194 ÷ 149 = 1 remainder 45 |
| 2 | 149 ÷ 45 = 3 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 45 ÷ 14 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 57 and 17 | 969 |
| 119 and 190 | 22610 |
| 22 and 126 | 1386 |
| 131 and 40 | 5240 |
| 168 and 19 | 3192 |