Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 197 and 164
The least common multiple (LCM) of 197 and 164 is 32308.
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 164?
First, calculate the GCD of 197 and 164 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 197 ÷ 164 = 1 remainder 33 |
| 2 | 164 ÷ 33 = 4 remainder 32 |
| 3 | 33 ÷ 32 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 32 ÷ 1 = 32 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 199 and 112 | 22288 |
| 128 and 82 | 5248 |
| 138 and 63 | 2898 |
| 153 and 106 | 16218 |
| 151 and 144 | 21744 |