Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 196 and 80
The least common multiple (LCM) of 196 and 80 is 3920.
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 80?
First, calculate the GCD of 196 and 80 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 196 ÷ 80 = 2 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 80 ÷ 36 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 8 = 4 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 132 and 178 | 11748 |
| 127 and 146 | 18542 |
| 84 and 68 | 1428 |
| 146 and 167 | 24382 |
| 168 and 186 | 5208 |