Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 195 and 101
The least common multiple (LCM) of 195 and 101 is 19695.
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 195 and 101?
First, calculate the GCD of 195 and 101 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 195 ÷ 101 = 1 remainder 94 |
| 2 | 101 ÷ 94 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 94 ÷ 7 = 13 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 193 and 158 | 30494 |
| 106 and 23 | 2438 |
| 110 and 36 | 1980 |
| 50 and 153 | 7650 |
| 50 and 57 | 2850 |