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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

StepCalculation
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

NumbersLCM
28 and 832324
166 and 355810
126 and 1351890
24 and 33264
21 and 1651155

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