Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 197 and 192
The least common multiple (LCM) of 197 and 192 is 37824.
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 192?
First, calculate the GCD of 197 and 192 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 197 ÷ 192 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 2 | 192 ÷ 5 = 38 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 132 and 43 | 5676 |
| 167 and 187 | 31229 |
| 50 and 13 | 650 |
| 120 and 68 | 2040 |
| 22 and 121 | 242 |