Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 197 and 95
The least common multiple (LCM) of 197 and 95 is 18715.
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 95?
First, calculate the GCD of 197 and 95 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 197 ÷ 95 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 2 | 95 ÷ 7 = 13 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 119 and 69 | 8211 |
| 70 and 148 | 5180 |
| 44 and 128 | 1408 |
| 104 and 47 | 4888 |
| 183 and 190 | 34770 |