Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 197 and 42
The least common multiple (LCM) of 197 and 42 is 8274.
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 42?
First, calculate the GCD of 197 and 42 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 197 ÷ 42 = 4 remainder 29 |
| 2 | 42 ÷ 29 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 29 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 15 and 168 | 840 |
| 44 and 33 | 132 |
| 143 and 155 | 22165 |
| 45 and 40 | 360 |
| 129 and 174 | 7482 |