Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 194 and 191
The least common multiple (LCM) of 194 and 191 is 37054.
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 191?
First, calculate the GCD of 194 and 191 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 194 ÷ 191 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 2 | 191 ÷ 3 = 63 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 180 and 158 | 14220 |
| 78 and 103 | 8034 |
| 12 and 107 | 1284 |
| 132 and 160 | 5280 |
| 198 and 117 | 2574 |