Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 196 and 91
The least common multiple (LCM) of 196 and 91 is 2548.
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 91?
First, calculate the GCD of 196 and 91 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 196 ÷ 91 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 91 ÷ 14 = 6 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 163 and 157 | 25591 |
| 163 and 41 | 6683 |
| 161 and 52 | 8372 |
| 47 and 96 | 4512 |
| 10 and 48 | 240 |