Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 194 and 50
The least common multiple (LCM) of 194 and 50 is 4850.
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 50?
First, calculate the GCD of 194 and 50 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 194 ÷ 50 = 3 remainder 44 |
| 2 | 50 ÷ 44 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 44 ÷ 6 = 7 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 131 and 155 | 20305 |
| 128 and 138 | 8832 |
| 40 and 50 | 200 |
| 184 and 32 | 736 |
| 175 and 70 | 350 |