Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 195 and 23
The least common multiple (LCM) of 195 and 23 is 4485.
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 23?
First, calculate the GCD of 195 and 23 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 195 ÷ 23 = 8 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 23 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 1 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 149 and 117 | 17433 |
| 118 and 19 | 2242 |
| 105 and 93 | 3255 |
| 184 and 181 | 33304 |
| 127 and 20 | 2540 |