Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 195 and 103
The least common multiple (LCM) of 195 and 103 is 20085.
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 103?
First, calculate the GCD of 195 and 103 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 195 ÷ 103 = 1 remainder 92 |
| 2 | 103 ÷ 92 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 92 ÷ 11 = 8 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 43 and 169 | 7267 |
| 168 and 119 | 2856 |
| 86 and 86 | 86 |
| 40 and 181 | 7240 |
| 15 and 144 | 720 |