Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 196 and 89
The least common multiple (LCM) of 196 and 89 is 17444.
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 89?
First, calculate the GCD of 196 and 89 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 196 ÷ 89 = 2 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 89 ÷ 18 = 4 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 1 = 17 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 26 and 28 | 364 |
| 11 and 48 | 528 |
| 70 and 66 | 2310 |
| 25 and 158 | 3950 |
| 142 and 102 | 7242 |