Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 198 and 112
The least common multiple (LCM) of 198 and 112 is 11088.
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 198 and 112?
First, calculate the GCD of 198 and 112 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 198 ÷ 112 = 1 remainder 86 |
| 2 | 112 ÷ 86 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 86 ÷ 26 = 3 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 8 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 61 and 196 | 11956 |
| 122 and 40 | 2440 |
| 10 and 130 | 130 |
| 37 and 145 | 5365 |
| 60 and 78 | 780 |