Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 197 and 69
The least common multiple (LCM) of 197 and 69 is 13593.
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 69?
First, calculate the GCD of 197 and 69 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 197 ÷ 69 = 2 remainder 59 |
| 2 | 69 ÷ 59 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 59 ÷ 10 = 5 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 56 and 40 | 280 |
| 143 and 112 | 16016 |
| 149 and 152 | 22648 |
| 139 and 170 | 23630 |
| 36 and 56 | 504 |