Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 196 and 169
The least common multiple (LCM) of 196 and 169 is 33124.
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 169?
First, calculate the GCD of 196 and 169 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 196 ÷ 169 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 2 | 169 ÷ 27 = 6 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 27 ÷ 7 = 3 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 180 and 10 | 180 |
| 48 and 105 | 1680 |
| 78 and 178 | 6942 |
| 59 and 135 | 7965 |
| 179 and 186 | 33294 |