Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 194 and 89
The least common multiple (LCM) of 194 and 89 is 17266.
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 89?
First, calculate the GCD of 194 and 89 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 194 ÷ 89 = 2 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 89 ÷ 16 = 5 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 140 and 121 | 16940 |
| 166 and 69 | 11454 |
| 123 and 165 | 6765 |
| 58 and 75 | 4350 |
| 125 and 71 | 8875 |