Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 197 and 194
The least common multiple (LCM) of 197 and 194 is 38218.
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 194?
First, calculate the GCD of 197 and 194 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 197 ÷ 194 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 2 | 194 ÷ 3 = 64 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 120 and 86 | 5160 |
| 36 and 66 | 396 |
| 98 and 25 | 2450 |
| 199 and 148 | 29452 |
| 104 and 102 | 5304 |