Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 197 and 155
The least common multiple (LCM) of 197 and 155 is 30535.
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 155?
First, calculate the GCD of 197 and 155 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 197 ÷ 155 = 1 remainder 42 |
| 2 | 155 ÷ 42 = 3 remainder 29 |
| 3 | 42 ÷ 29 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 29 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 132 and 40 | 1320 |
| 148 and 33 | 4884 |
| 64 and 94 | 3008 |
| 75 and 198 | 4950 |
| 187 and 35 | 6545 |