Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 197 and 151
The least common multiple (LCM) of 197 and 151 is 29747.
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 151?
First, calculate the GCD of 197 and 151 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 197 ÷ 151 = 1 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 151 ÷ 46 = 3 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 46 ÷ 13 = 3 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 143 and 77 | 1001 |
| 76 and 146 | 5548 |
| 34 and 177 | 6018 |
| 157 and 84 | 13188 |
| 10 and 31 | 310 |