Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 194 and 19
The least common multiple (LCM) of 194 and 19 is 3686.
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 19?
First, calculate the GCD of 194 and 19 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 194 ÷ 19 = 10 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 19 ÷ 4 = 4 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 190 and 157 | 29830 |
| 62 and 21 | 1302 |
| 109 and 136 | 14824 |
| 135 and 91 | 12285 |
| 193 and 13 | 2509 |