Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 194 and 164
The least common multiple (LCM) of 194 and 164 is 15908.
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 164?
First, calculate the GCD of 194 and 164 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 194 ÷ 164 = 1 remainder 30 |
| 2 | 164 ÷ 30 = 5 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 30 ÷ 14 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 128 and 13 | 1664 |
| 186 and 198 | 6138 |
| 50 and 49 | 2450 |
| 175 and 53 | 9275 |
| 169 and 132 | 22308 |