Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 196 and 140
The least common multiple (LCM) of 196 and 140 is 980.
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 196 and 140?
First, calculate the GCD of 196 and 140 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 196 ÷ 140 = 1 remainder 56 |
| 2 | 140 ÷ 56 = 2 remainder 28 |
| 3 | 56 ÷ 28 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 17 and 26 | 442 |
| 97 and 134 | 12998 |
| 146 and 166 | 12118 |
| 132 and 119 | 15708 |
| 89 and 50 | 4450 |