Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 194 and 162
The least common multiple (LCM) of 194 and 162 is 15714.
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 162?
First, calculate the GCD of 194 and 162 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 194 ÷ 162 = 1 remainder 32 |
| 2 | 162 ÷ 32 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 32 ÷ 2 = 16 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 173 and 65 | 11245 |
| 88 and 61 | 5368 |
| 136 and 154 | 10472 |
| 161 and 200 | 32200 |
| 13 and 156 | 156 |