Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 196 and 71
The least common multiple (LCM) of 196 and 71 is 13916.
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 71?
First, calculate the GCD of 196 and 71 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 196 ÷ 71 = 2 remainder 54 |
| 2 | 71 ÷ 54 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 54 ÷ 17 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 26 and 70 | 910 |
| 87 and 176 | 15312 |
| 168 and 148 | 6216 |
| 54 and 23 | 1242 |
| 40 and 200 | 200 |