Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 195 and 41
The least common multiple (LCM) of 195 and 41 is 7995.
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 41?
First, calculate the GCD of 195 and 41 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 195 ÷ 41 = 4 remainder 31 |
| 2 | 41 ÷ 31 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 31 ÷ 10 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 128 and 143 | 18304 |
| 96 and 168 | 672 |
| 119 and 12 | 1428 |
| 178 and 11 | 1958 |
| 121 and 48 | 5808 |