Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 197 and 92
The least common multiple (LCM) of 197 and 92 is 18124.
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 92?
First, calculate the GCD of 197 and 92 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 197 ÷ 92 = 2 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 92 ÷ 13 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 1 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 161 and 171 | 27531 |
| 16 and 38 | 304 |
| 16 and 89 | 1424 |
| 103 and 89 | 9167 |
| 141 and 45 | 2115 |