Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 195 and 113
The least common multiple (LCM) of 195 and 113 is 22035.
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 113?
First, calculate the GCD of 195 and 113 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 195 ÷ 113 = 1 remainder 82 |
| 2 | 113 ÷ 82 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 3 | 82 ÷ 31 = 2 remainder 20 |
| 4 | 31 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 5 | 20 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 6 | 11 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 9 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 23 and 136 | 3128 |
| 149 and 140 | 20860 |
| 31 and 85 | 2635 |
| 28 and 18 | 252 |
| 80 and 76 | 1520 |