Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 197 and 106
The least common multiple (LCM) of 197 and 106 is 20882.
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 197 and 106?
First, calculate the GCD of 197 and 106 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 197 ÷ 106 = 1 remainder 91 |
| 2 | 106 ÷ 91 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 91 ÷ 15 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 1 = 15 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 76 and 78 | 2964 |
| 17 and 140 | 2380 |
| 40 and 103 | 4120 |
| 10 and 15 | 30 |
| 146 and 168 | 12264 |