Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 194 and 22
The least common multiple (LCM) of 194 and 22 is 2134.
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 22?
First, calculate the GCD of 194 and 22 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 194 ÷ 22 = 8 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 22 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 4 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 181 and 86 | 15566 |
| 113 and 189 | 21357 |
| 166 and 132 | 10956 |
| 143 and 123 | 17589 |
| 67 and 151 | 10117 |