Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 197 and 136
The least common multiple (LCM) of 197 and 136 is 26792.
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 136?
First, calculate the GCD of 197 and 136 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 197 ÷ 136 = 1 remainder 61 |
| 2 | 136 ÷ 61 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 61 ÷ 14 = 4 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 106 and 91 | 9646 |
| 48 and 171 | 2736 |
| 88 and 193 | 16984 |
| 180 and 131 | 23580 |
| 83 and 54 | 4482 |