Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 194 and 99
The least common multiple (LCM) of 194 and 99 is 19206.
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 99?
First, calculate the GCD of 194 and 99 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 194 ÷ 99 = 1 remainder 95 |
| 2 | 99 ÷ 95 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 95 ÷ 4 = 23 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 84 and 167 | 14028 |
| 17 and 135 | 2295 |
| 166 and 123 | 20418 |
| 168 and 189 | 1512 |
| 148 and 98 | 7252 |