Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 197 and 132
The least common multiple (LCM) of 197 and 132 is 26004.
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 132?
First, calculate the GCD of 197 and 132 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 197 ÷ 132 = 1 remainder 65 |
| 2 | 132 ÷ 65 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 65 ÷ 2 = 32 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 186 and 122 | 11346 |
| 71 and 187 | 13277 |
| 75 and 42 | 1050 |
| 134 and 18 | 1206 |
| 76 and 71 | 5396 |