Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 195 and 27
The least common multiple (LCM) of 195 and 27 is 1755.
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 27?
First, calculate the GCD of 195 and 27 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 195 ÷ 27 = 7 remainder 6 |
| 2 | 27 ÷ 6 = 4 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 140 and 161 | 3220 |
| 96 and 37 | 3552 |
| 197 and 58 | 11426 |
| 189 and 54 | 378 |
| 160 and 29 | 4640 |