Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 194 and 84
The least common multiple (LCM) of 194 and 84 is 8148.
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 84?
First, calculate the GCD of 194 and 84 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 194 ÷ 84 = 2 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 84 ÷ 26 = 3 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 6 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 173 and 101 | 17473 |
| 124 and 149 | 18476 |
| 15 and 142 | 2130 |
| 27 and 150 | 1350 |
| 72 and 171 | 1368 |