Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 194 and 83
The least common multiple (LCM) of 194 and 83 is 16102.
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 83?
First, calculate the GCD of 194 and 83 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 194 ÷ 83 = 2 remainder 28 |
| 2 | 83 ÷ 28 = 2 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 28 ÷ 27 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 27 ÷ 1 = 27 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 128 and 198 | 12672 |
| 132 and 28 | 924 |
| 144 and 113 | 16272 |
| 88 and 187 | 1496 |
| 103 and 46 | 4738 |