Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 196 and 22
The least common multiple (LCM) of 196 and 22 is 2156.
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 22?
First, calculate the GCD of 196 and 22 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 196 ÷ 22 = 8 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 22 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 2 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 102 and 125 | 12750 |
| 172 and 20 | 860 |
| 144 and 150 | 3600 |
| 176 and 139 | 24464 |
| 93 and 87 | 2697 |