Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 196 and 151
The least common multiple (LCM) of 196 and 151 is 29596.
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 151?
First, calculate the GCD of 196 and 151 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 196 ÷ 151 = 1 remainder 45 |
| 2 | 151 ÷ 45 = 3 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 45 ÷ 16 = 2 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 185 and 68 | 12580 |
| 138 and 78 | 1794 |
| 154 and 155 | 23870 |
| 59 and 184 | 10856 |
| 19 and 49 | 931 |