Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 194 and 152
The least common multiple (LCM) of 194 and 152 is 14744.
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 152?
First, calculate the GCD of 194 and 152 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 194 ÷ 152 = 1 remainder 42 |
| 2 | 152 ÷ 42 = 3 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 42 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 5 | 16 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 6 | 10 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 7 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 8 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 45 and 33 | 495 |
| 174 and 49 | 8526 |
| 40 and 96 | 480 |
| 71 and 95 | 6745 |
| 160 and 73 | 11680 |