Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 195 and 106
The least common multiple (LCM) of 195 and 106 is 20670.
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 106?
First, calculate the GCD of 195 and 106 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 195 ÷ 106 = 1 remainder 89 |
| 2 | 106 ÷ 89 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 89 ÷ 17 = 5 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 4 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 125 and 200 | 1000 |
| 147 and 18 | 882 |
| 131 and 61 | 7991 |
| 179 and 107 | 19153 |
| 191 and 18 | 3438 |