Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 197 and 185
The least common multiple (LCM) of 197 and 185 is 36445.
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 185?
First, calculate the GCD of 197 and 185 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 197 ÷ 185 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 185 ÷ 12 = 15 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 133 and 132 | 17556 |
| 158 and 17 | 2686 |
| 17 and 67 | 1139 |
| 195 and 91 | 1365 |
| 172 and 155 | 26660 |