Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 195 and 49
The least common multiple (LCM) of 195 and 49 is 9555.
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 49?
First, calculate the GCD of 195 and 49 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 195 ÷ 49 = 3 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 49 ÷ 48 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 1 = 48 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 12 and 194 | 1164 |
| 198 and 103 | 20394 |
| 178 and 10 | 890 |
| 173 and 86 | 14878 |
| 166 and 197 | 32702 |