Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 196 and 161
The least common multiple (LCM) of 196 and 161 is 4508.
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 161?
First, calculate the GCD of 196 and 161 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 196 ÷ 161 = 1 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 161 ÷ 35 = 4 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 100 and 172 | 4300 |
| 156 and 195 | 780 |
| 52 and 97 | 5044 |
| 134 and 136 | 9112 |
| 17 and 49 | 833 |