Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 197 and 82
The least common multiple (LCM) of 197 and 82 is 16154.
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 82?
First, calculate the GCD of 197 and 82 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 197 ÷ 82 = 2 remainder 33 |
| 2 | 82 ÷ 33 = 2 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 33 ÷ 16 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 1 = 16 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 176 and 31 | 5456 |
| 103 and 200 | 20600 |
| 160 and 81 | 12960 |
| 96 and 71 | 6816 |
| 96 and 20 | 480 |