Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 195 and 191
The least common multiple (LCM) of 195 and 191 is 37245.
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 191?
First, calculate the GCD of 195 and 191 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 195 ÷ 191 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 191 ÷ 4 = 47 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 72 and 18 | 72 |
| 154 and 159 | 24486 |
| 60 and 158 | 4740 |
| 144 and 10 | 720 |
| 159 and 167 | 26553 |