Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 197 and 47
The least common multiple (LCM) of 197 and 47 is 9259.
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 47?
First, calculate the GCD of 197 and 47 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 197 ÷ 47 = 4 remainder 9 |
| 2 | 47 ÷ 9 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 9 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 128 and 165 | 21120 |
| 190 and 153 | 29070 |
| 136 and 47 | 6392 |
| 41 and 88 | 3608 |
| 160 and 117 | 18720 |