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 |
|---|---|
| 155 and 53 | 8215 |
| 84 and 53 | 4452 |
| 162 and 13 | 2106 |
| 33 and 70 | 2310 |
| 29 and 160 | 4640 |