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 |
|---|---|
| 138 and 156 | 3588 |
| 88 and 140 | 3080 |
| 145 and 130 | 3770 |
| 157 and 194 | 30458 |
| 137 and 83 | 11371 |