Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 195 and 46
The least common multiple (LCM) of 195 and 46 is 8970.
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 46?
First, calculate the GCD of 195 and 46 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 195 ÷ 46 = 4 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 46 ÷ 11 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 159 and 197 | 31323 |
| 170 and 58 | 4930 |
| 117 and 178 | 20826 |
| 112 and 102 | 5712 |
| 194 and 97 | 194 |