Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 194 and 29
The least common multiple (LCM) of 194 and 29 is 5626.
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 29?
First, calculate the GCD of 194 and 29 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 194 ÷ 29 = 6 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 29 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 9 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 119 and 199 | 23681 |
| 197 and 60 | 11820 |
| 122 and 36 | 2196 |
| 42 and 101 | 4242 |
| 58 and 30 | 870 |