Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 197 and 189
The least common multiple (LCM) of 197 and 189 is 37233.
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 189?
First, calculate the GCD of 197 and 189 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 197 ÷ 189 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 2 | 189 ÷ 8 = 23 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 8 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 19 and 139 | 2641 |
| 173 and 157 | 27161 |
| 28 and 163 | 4564 |
| 40 and 28 | 280 |
| 186 and 50 | 4650 |